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
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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
- http://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
- http://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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