Vulnerability Description
Opengear console server firmware releases prior to 4.5.0 have a stored XSS vulnerability related to serial port logging. If a malicious user of an external system (connected to a serial port on an Opengear console server) sends crafted text to a serial port (that has logging enabled), the text will be replayed when the logs are viewed. Exploiting this vulnerability requires access to the serial port and/or console server.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opengear | Opengear | < 4.5.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://opengear.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360029189391-Stored-cross-site-scExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://opengear.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360029189391-Stored-cross-site-scExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-14456?
CVE-2019-14456 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). Opengear console server firmware releases prior to 4.5.0 have a stored XSS vulnerability related to serial port logging. If a malicious user of an external system (connected to a serial port on an Ope...
How severe is CVE-2019-14456?
CVE-2019-14456 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-14456?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opengear Opengear.