CVE-2019-12773 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability has been identified in Verint Impact 360 15.1 that allows attackers to insert unauthorized content into an iFrame, potentially leading to the injection of malicious scripts or phishing pages.

Understanding CVE-2019-12773

This CVE involves a security issue in the wfo/help/help_popup.jsp component of Verint Impact 360 15.1, enabling attackers to manipulate the helpURL parameter to embed malicious content.

What is CVE-2019-12773?

The vulnerability in Verint Impact 360 15.1 allows attackers to exploit social engineering techniques to inject unauthorized content into an iFrame, potentially leading to the insertion of malicious scripts or phishing pages.

The Impact of CVE-2019-12773

Attackers can manipulate the helpURL parameter to insert unauthorized content into an iFrame on a targeted website using Verint Impact 360 15.1.
This could lead to the execution of social engineering attacks and the injection of malicious scripts or phishing pages.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-12773

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows attackers to modify the helpURL parameter in Verint Impact 360 15.1 to embed arbitrary content inside an iFrame.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Verint Impact 360 15.1
Vendor: Verint
Versions: All versions of Verint Impact 360 15.1 are affected.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can manipulate the helpURL parameter to persuade victims into accessing a manipulated link, leading to the injection of unauthorized content.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-12773 involves taking immediate steps and implementing long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Verint Impact 360 to the latest version to patch the vulnerability.
Educate users about the risks of clicking on suspicious links and practicing caution while browsing.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit the usage of Verint Impact 360 to detect any unauthorized activities.
Implement security awareness training to educate employees about social engineering attacks and phishing techniques.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Verint to address the vulnerability in Impact 360 15.1.