CVE-2019-0542

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 3.15%

Last modified

CVE-2019-0542 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Xterm.js when the component mishandles special characters, aka "Xterm Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects xterm.js.. EPSS estimates a 3.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Xterm.js when the component mishandles special characters, aka "Xterm Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects xterm.js.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
3.15%

86.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
XtermjsXterm.Js< 5.0.0
RedhatOpenshift Container Platform>= 3.9, < 3.9.99
RedhatOpenshift Container Platform>= 3.10, < 3.10.163
RedhatOpenshift Container Platform> 3.11, < 3.11.104

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-0542?
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Xterm.js when the component mishandles special characters, aka "Xterm Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects xterm.js.
How severe is CVE-2019-0542?
CVE-2019-0542 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-0542?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST