CVE-2019-6159: XSS

Published Aug 19, 2019

Updated

A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in various firmware versions of the legacy IBM System x IMM (IMM v1) embedded Baseboard Management Controller (BMC). This vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated user to cause JavaScript code to be stored in the IMM log which may then be executed in the user's web browser when IMM log records containing the JavaScript code are viewed. The JavaScript code is not executed on IMM itself. The later IMM2 (IMM v2) is not affected.

Affected Software

30 affected components

Lenovo Bladecenter Hs22 Firmware

Lenovo Bladecenter Hs22

Lenovo Bladecenter Hs22v Firmware

Lenovo Bladecenter Hs22v

Lenovo Bladecenter Hx5 Firmware

Lenovo Bladecenter Hx5

Lenovo System X Idataplex Dx360 M2 Firmware

Lenovo System X Idataplex Dx360 M2

Lenovo System X Idataplex Dx360 M3 Firmware

Lenovo System X Idataplex Dx360 M3

Lenovo System X3400 M3 Firmware

Lenovo System X3400 M3

Lenovo System X3500 M2 Firmware

Lenovo System X3500 M2

Lenovo System X3500 M3 Firmware

Lenovo System X3500 M3

Lenovo System X3550 M3 Firmware

Lenovo System X3550 M3

Lenovo System X3560 M2 Firmware

Lenovo System X3560 M2

Lenovo System X3630 M3 Firmware

Lenovo System X3630 M3

Lenovo System X3650 M3 Firmware

Lenovo System X3650 M3

Lenovo System X3690 X5 Firmware

Lenovo System X3690 X5

Lenovo System X3850 X5 Firmware

Lenovo System X3850 X5

Lenovo System X3950 X5 Firmware

Lenovo System X3950 X5

Remediation

Information

A patch will not be available for this vulnerability as IMM (IMM v1) is approaching end of support. To mitigate this vulnerability, users should: Restrict network access of the IMM web interface to only trusted networks. View IMM logs through an SSH session or the IMM web interface after disabling JavaScript in the web browser. Send IMM logs to a log management system that does not render JavaScript.

Event History

Aug 19, 2019

CVE Published

via MITRE·02:56 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·02:56 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-6159?

The severity of CVE-2019-6159 is critical with a CVSS score of 6.1.

How does the stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in CVE-2019-6159 work?

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated user to store JavaScript code in the IMM log, which can be executed when viewed by other users.

Which Lenovo firmware versions are affected by CVE-2019-6159?

The legacy IBM System x IMM (IMM v1) embedded Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) firmware versions are affected.

Are Lenovo Bladecenter Hs22 and Hs22v vulnerable to CVE-2019-6159?

Lenovo Bladecenter Hs22 and Hs22v have firmware versions that are affected by CVE-2019-6159.

How can I fix CVE-2019-6159?

It is recommended to update to a patched firmware version provided by Lenovo and take necessary security measures to mitigate the vulnerability.