CVE-2019-3490
CVE-2019-3490 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Open Enterprise Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Microfocus Open Enterprise Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A DOM based XSS vulnerability has been identified in the Netstorage component of Open Enterprise Server (OES) allowing a remote attacker to execute javascript in the victims browser by tricking the victim into clicking on a specially crafted link. This affects OES versions OES2015SP1, OES2018, and OES2018SP1. Older versions may be affected but were not tested as they are out of support.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-3490?
- A DOM based XSS vulnerability has been identified in the Netstorage component of Open Enterprise Server (OES) allowing a remote attacker to execute javascript in the victims browser by tricking the victim into clicking on a specially crafted link. This affects OES versions OES2015SP1, OES2018, and OES2018SP1. Older versions may be affected but were not tested as they are out of support.
- How severe is CVE-2019-3490?
- CVE-2019-3490 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2019-3490 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-3490?
- CVE-2019-3490 primarily affects Microfocus Open Enterprise Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-3490?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2019-3490 published?
- CVE-2019-3490 was published on 2019-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:open_enterprise_server:2015.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:open_enterprise_server:2018.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:open_enterprise_server:2018.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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