CVE-2019-1882 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Cisco Industrial Network Director Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Understanding CVE-2019-1882

This CVE involves a security weakness in Cisco Industrial Network Director that could allow a remote attacker to conduct stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

What is CVE-2019-1882?

The vulnerability in Cisco Industrial Network Director arises from inadequate validation of submitted content, enabling an attacker with access to execute XSS attacks by sending malicious requests.

The Impact of CVE-2019-1882

The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 5.4, indicating a medium severity issue with low confidentiality and integrity impacts. It requires low privileges and user interaction, with a changed scope.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-1882

Vulnerability Description

Stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Cisco Industrial Network Director
Lack of proper validation of submitted content

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Cisco Industrial Network Director
Vendor: Cisco
Version: 1.5(0.250)

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker sends requests with malicious values to the affected system
Successful exploitation allows for XSS attacks

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the latest security patches from Cisco
Implement strict input validation mechanisms
Monitor and restrict network access to the affected application

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and applications
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing
Educate users on safe browsing habits and phishing awareness

Patching and Updates

Cisco has released patches to address this vulnerability
Regularly check for updates and apply them promptly