CVE-2019-5401

Description

A potential security vulnerability has been identified in HP2910al-48G version W.15.14.0016. The attack exploits an xss injection by setting the attack vector in one of the switch persistent configuration fields (management URL, location, contact). But admin privileges are required to configure these fields thereby reducing the likelihood of exploit. HPE Aruba has provided firmware updates to resolve the vulnerability in HP 2910-48G al Switch. Please update to W.15.14.0017.

Category

4.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.27%
Vendor Advisory hpe.com
Affected: HP HP 2910-48G al Switch
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbhf03944en_us vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-5401?
CVE-2019-5401 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-5401?
To fix CVE-2019-5401, 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-2019-5401 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-5401 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-5401?
CVE-2019-5401 affects HP HP 2910-48G al Switch.
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