CVE-2019-6146
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 2.98%
Last modified
CVE-2019-6146 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. It has been reported that cross-site scripting (XSS) is possible in Forcepoint Web Security, version 8.x, via host header injection. CVSSv3.0: 5.3 (Medium) (/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N). EPSS estimates a 2.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
It has been reported that cross-site scripting (XSS) is possible in Forcepoint Web Security, version 8.x, via host header injection. CVSSv3.0: 5.3 (Medium) (/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Forcepoint | Web Security | >= 8.0.0, < 8.5.4 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156274/Forcepoint-WebSecurity-8.5-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://help.forcepoint.com/security/CVE/CVE-2019-6146.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156274/Forcepoint-WebSecurity-8.5-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://help.forcepoint.com/security/CVE/CVE-2019-6146.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-6146?
It has been reported that cross-site scripting (XSS) is possible in Forcepoint Web Security, version 8.x, via host header injection. CVSSv3.0: 5.3 (Medium) (/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N)
How severe is CVE-2019-6146?
CVE-2019-6146 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6146?
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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