CVE-2019-3872: XSS

Published Mar 14, 2019
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Updated

It was found that a SAMLRequest containing a script could be processed by Picketlink versions shipped in Jboss Application Platform 7.2.x and 7.1.x. An attacker could use this to send a malicious script to achieve cross-site scripting and obtain unauthorized information or conduct further attacks.

Other sources

It was found that a SAMLRequest containing a script could be processed by Picketlink. An attacker could use this to send a malicious script to achieve cross-site scripting and obtain unauthorized information or conduct further attacks.

Red Hat

Affected Software

5 affected components
redhat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform=7.2.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=8.0
redhat Single Sign-on=7.0

Event History

Mar 14, 2019
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·07:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 12, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:45 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-3872?

CVE-2019-3872 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-3872?

To fix CVE-2019-3872, upgrade to a patched version of Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.2.x or 7.1.x.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-3872?

CVE-2019-3872 affects Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform versions 7.2.0 and 7.1.x.

4

What attack vector does CVE-2019-3872 utilize?

CVE-2019-3872 utilizes cross-site scripting through a malicious SAMLRequest.

5

What could an attacker achieve using CVE-2019-3872?

An attacker leveraging CVE-2019-3872 could obtain unauthorized information and potentially conduct further attacks.

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