#VU23589 Input validation error in XHQ Server - CVE-2019-13932

Vulnerability identifier: #VU23589

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-13932

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
XHQ Server
Server applications / Web servers

Vendor: Siemens

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause the application to behave in unexpected ways.

The vulnerability exists due to the web application requests can be manipulated. A remote attacker can import scripts or generate malicious links to read or modify contents of the web application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

XHQ Server: before 6.0.0.2

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External links
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-525454.pdf

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.