# CVE-2019-7417: XSS exists in Ericsson Active Library Explorer (ALEX) 14.3 in multiple parameters in the "/cgi-bin/alexserv" servlet, as demonstrated by the

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2019-03-17 · Updated: 2024-08-04

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

XSS exists in Ericsson Active Library Explorer (ALEX) 14.3 in multiple parameters in the "/cgi-bin/alexserv" servlet, as demonstrated by the DB, FN, fn, or id parameter.

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## Related

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## References

- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/151583/Ericsson-Active-Library-Explorer-ALEX-14.3-Cross-Site-Scripting.html
- http://www.ericsson.com
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Feb/27

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