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CVE-2019-11649: KM03461174 Micro Focus Fortify Software Security Center Server, CVE-2019-11649

Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in Micro Focus Fortify Software Security Center Server, versions 17.2, 18.1, 18.2, has been identified in Micro Focus Software Security Center. The vulnerability could be exploited to execute JavaScript code in user’s browser. The vulnerability could be exploited to execute JavaScript code in user’s browser.

MediumCVSS 5.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2019-11649 is a cross-site scripting issue in Micro Focus Fortify Software Security Center Server. A successful attack could make JavaScript run in a user’s browser, potentially exposing session-related data or changing what that user sees or submits.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate-priority fix, especially if Fortify SSC is widely accessible or used by many developers. It is not shown as actively exploited, but it affects a security management platform and can undermine user trust in that system.

Technical view

The source describes authenticated, user-interaction-dependent XSS in Fortify Software Security Center Server. CVSS 3.0 is 5.4 with network access, low complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, low confidentiality and integrity impact, and no availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to Micro Focus Fortify SSC Server deployments in the listed 17.x, 18.1, and 18.2 range. The bundle conflicts on 17.1 versus 17.2, so confirm affected 17.x versions with Micro Focus guidance.

Exploitation context

No active exploitation is supported by the provided sources, and the CVE is not marked KEV. Exploitation would require a low-privileged attacker and user interaction, which lowers urgency but still matters for shared administrative security tooling.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to the CVE description, CVSS vector, KEV false status, and vendor advisory reference. The provided data has a version inconsistency: description says 17.2, while affected data says 17.1; verify before scoping exclusions.

Mitigation direction

  • Review Micro Focus advisory KM03461174 for fixed versions or vendor-supported remediation.
  • Inventory Fortify SSC Server versions and prioritize listed 17.x, 18.1, and 18.2 deployments.
  • Restrict SSC access to trusted users and networks until vendor guidance is applied.
  • Use least-privilege accounts for SSC users to reduce impact from browser-context compromise.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether any Fortify SSC Server instances run affected 17.x, 18.1, or 18.2 versions.
  • Check whether SSC is reachable from untrusted networks or broad internal user groups.
  • Review vendor advisory KM03461174 for version-specific confirmation and remediation status.
  • Use approved vulnerability scanning or vendor validation methods; do not reproduce offensive payloads.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
3

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.4 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.4CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N2.32.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.4Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-11649Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
Micro FocusMicro Focus Fortify Software Security Center Server17.1, 18.1, 18.2Listed
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