CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-3686: XSS in distri and version parameter in openQA

First published: Fri Jan 17 2020(Updated: )

openQA before commit c172e8883d8f32fced5e02f9b6faaacc913df27b was vulnerable to XSS in the distri and version parameter. This was reported through the bug bounty program of Offensive Security

Credit: meissner@suse.de

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Suse Openqa<2019-07-22

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-3686?

    CVE-2019-3686 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for cross-site scripting (XSS).

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-3686?

    To fix CVE-2019-3686, update openQA to a version later than July 22, 2019 or apply necessary security patches provided by the vendor.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2019-3686?

    CVE-2019-3686 affects openQA versions prior to commit c172e8883d8f32fced5e02f9b6faaacc913df27b released before July 22, 2019.

  • Is CVE-2019-3686 an active vulnerability?

    CVE-2019-3686 should be considered a past vulnerability; however, unpatched systems remain at risk of exploitation.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2019-3686?

    Exploiting CVE-2019-3686 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the user’s browser.

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