CVE-2019-6142: XSS

Published Nov 5, 2019
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Updated

It has been reported that XSS is possible in Forcepoint Email Security, versions 8.5 and 8.5.3. It is strongly recommended that you apply the relevant hotfix in order to remediate this issue.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Forcepoint Email Security=8.5
Forcepoint Email Security=8.5.3
Forcepoint Security Manager=8.5
Forcepoint Security Manager=8.5.3

Event History

Nov 5, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:49 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-6142?

CVE-2019-6142 is a vulnerability in Forcepoint Email Security versions 8.5 and 8.5.3 that allows for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-6142?

The severity of CVE-2019-6142 is medium, with a severity value of 6.1.

3

How can I fix CVE-2019-6142?

To fix CVE-2019-6142, it is strongly recommended to apply the relevant hotfix provided by Forcepoint.

4

What software versions are affected by CVE-2019-6142?

CVE-2019-6142 affects Forcepoint Email Security versions 8.5 and 8.5.3, as well as Forcepoint Security Manager versions 8.5 and 8.5.3.

5

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2019-6142?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2019-6142 is CWE-79, which refers to Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').

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