CVE-2019-18860
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 5.50%
Last modified
CVE-2019-18860 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Squid before 4.9, when certain web browsers are used, mishandles HTML in the host (aka hostname) parameter to cachemgr.cgi.. EPSS estimates a 5.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Squid before 4.9, when certain web browsers are used, mishandles HTML in the host (aka hostname) parameter to cachemgr.cgi.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Squid-Cache | Squid | < 4.9 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 19.10 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 20.04 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.1 |
References
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-05/msg00018.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/squid-cache/squid/pull/504Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/squid-cache/squid/pull/505Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/07/msg00009.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4356-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4732Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-05/msg00018.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/squid-cache/squid/pull/504Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/squid-cache/squid/pull/505Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/07/msg00009.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4356-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4732Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-18860?
Squid before 4.9, when certain web browsers are used, mishandles HTML in the host (aka hostname) parameter to cachemgr.cgi.
How severe is CVE-2019-18860?
CVE-2019-18860 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-18860?
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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