CVE-2019-20738: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-p9w5-hjj9-xmfq
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2019-20738 is a LOW security vulnerability vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2019-20738 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2019-20738
GHSA Identifier GHSA-p9w5-hjj9-xmfq
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2019-20738

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2019-20738, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under General Security Weakness. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by stored XSS. This affects D6100 before 1.0.0.58, D7800 before 1.0.1.34, JNR1010v2 before 1.1.0.50, JWNR2010v5 before 1.1.0.50, RBK50 before 2.3.5.30, RBR50 before 2.3.5.30, RBS50 before 2.3.5.30, R6020 before 1.0.0.30, R6080 before 1.0.0.30, R6100 before 1.0.1.16, R6120 before 1.0.0.40, R6700v2 before 1.2.0.14, R6800 before 1.2.0.14, R6900v2 before 1.2.0.14, R7500v2 before 1.0.3.26, R7800 before 1.0.2.46, R9000 before 1.0.4.2, WN3000RPv2 before 1.0.0.52, WN3000RPv3 before 1.0.2.78, WNDR3700v4 before 1.0.2.102, WNDR3700v5 before 1.1.0.54, WNDR4300v1 before 1.0.2.104, WNDR4300v2 before 1.0.0.48, WNDR4500v3 before 1.0.0.48, WNR1000v4 before 1.1.0.50, WNR2000v5 before 1.0.0.64, WNR2020 before 1.1.0.50, and WNR2050 before 1.1.0.50.

References

NVD — CVE-2019-20738 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-20738
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://kb.netgear.com/000061187/Security-Advisory-for-Stored-Cross-Site-Scripting-on-Some-Routers-Gateways-and-WiFi-System-PSV-2016-0100

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-20738?
CVE-2019-20738 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under General Security Weakness.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2019-20738?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2019-20738?
CVE-2019-20738 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2019-20738?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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