CVE-2019-12562

Public Exploit

Description

Stored Cross-Site Scripting in DotNetNuke (DNN) Version before 9.4.0 allows remote attackers to store and embed the malicious script into the admin notification page. The exploit could be used to perfom any action with admin privileges such as managing content, adding users, uploading backdoors to the server, etc. Successful exploitation occurs when an admin user visits a notification page with stored cross-site scripting.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 38.67% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory mayaseven.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://mayaseven.com/cve-2019-12562-stored-cross-site-scripting-in-dotnetnuke-dnn-version-v9-3-2/ third party advisory exploit
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154673/DotNetNuke-Cross-Site-Scripting.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-12562?
CVE-2019-12562 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-12562?
To fix CVE-2019-12562, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-12562 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2019-12562 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~39% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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