CVE-2019-9696
CVE-2019-9696 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Vip Enterprise Gateway 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% (62nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Symantec Vip Enterprise Gateway
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Symantec VIP Enterprise Gateway (all versions) may be susceptible to a cross-site scripting (XSS) exploit, which is a type of issue that can enable attackers to inject client-side scripts into web pages viewed by other users. A cross-site scripting vulnerability may be used by attackers to potentially bypass access controls such as the same-origin policy.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-9696?
- Symantec VIP Enterprise Gateway (all versions) may be susceptible to a cross-site scripting (XSS) exploit, which is a type of issue that can enable attackers to inject client-side scripts into web pages viewed by other users. A cross-site scripting vulnerability may be used by attackers to potentially bypass access controls such as the same-origin policy.
- How severe is CVE-2019-9696?
- CVE-2019-9696 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-2019-9696 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-9696?
- CVE-2019-9696 primarily affects Symantec Vip Enterprise Gateway. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-9696?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2019-9696 published?
- CVE-2019-9696 was published on 2019-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:vip_enterprise_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:vip_enterprise_gateway:9.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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