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CVE-2019-6180: A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability was reported in Lenovo XClarity Administrator (LXCA) vers...

A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability was reported in Lenovo XClarity Administrator (LXCA) versions prior to 2.5.0 that could allow an administrative user to cause JavaScript code to be stored in LXCA which may then be executed in the user's web browser. The JavaScript code is not executed on LXCA itself.

MediumCVSS 4.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2019-6180 is a stored XSS issue in Lenovo XClarity Administrator before version 2.5.0. A highly privileged LXCA administrator could save JavaScript that later runs in another user’s browser. It is a management-plane issue with limited confidentiality and integrity impact, not a direct server-side code execution flaw.

Executive priority

Treat this as a moderate-priority management-system cleanup item. It is not reported as actively exploited in the provided sources, but management consoles are sensitive and should be patched promptly when below version 2.5.0.

Technical view

Lenovo describes stored cross-site scripting in LXCA versions prior to 2.5.0. The CVSS 3.0 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N, meaning network reachable, low complexity, high privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and no availability impact. The script executes in the viewer’s browser, not on LXCA itself.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running Lenovo XClarity Administrator before 2.5.0, especially where administrative access is shared or the LXCA web interface is reachable by many internal users.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or public active exploitation. Practical exploitation requires an administrative LXCA user to store malicious script and another user to view the affected content in a browser.

Researcher notes

No CWE is provided in the source bundle. The most important constraints are PR:H and UI:R. Evidence does not identify the affected LXCA fields, exploit chain, or detailed vendor workaround beyond the pre-2.5.0 affected-version boundary.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade Lenovo XClarity Administrator to version 2.5.0 or later.
  • Review Lenovo advisory LEN-27805 for vendor-specific remediation guidance.
  • Limit LXCA administrative access to trusted, named administrators.
  • Restrict network access to the LXCA management interface.
  • Remove suspicious administrator-created content if identified.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory all Lenovo XClarity Administrator instances and versions.
  • Confirm each LXCA instance is version 2.5.0 or later.
  • Review who has LXCA administrative privileges.
  • Check whether LXCA is reachable beyond intended management networks.
  • Look for unexpected administrator changes or suspicious stored content.
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Confidence
high
Sources
3

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
4.8 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

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

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
4.8CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N1.72.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

4.8Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-6180Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/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

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Affected products

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LenovoXClarity Administrator (LXCA)unspecifiedListed
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