#VU36012 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component in Azure DevOps Server - CVE-2019-0869

Vulnerability identifier: #VU36012

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-0869

CWE-ID: CWE-74

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Azure DevOps Server
Server applications / Application servers

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

A spoofing vulnerability exists in Microsoft Azure DevOps Server when it fails to properly handle web requests, aka 'Azure DevOps Server HTML Injection Vulnerability'.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Azure DevOps Server: 2019

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External links
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107768
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0869

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.