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5.4

CVE-2019-0742: Team Foundation Server can be tricked into running malicious scripts

CVE-2019-0742 · published 7 years ago
Summary

Team Foundation Server does not properly clean up certain data that users can submit, allowing an attacker to insert harmful code that runs in a web browser. This could let attackers steal information or perform actions on behalf of legitimate users. Apply the latest update from Microsoft or follow the vendor's guidance to fix the issue.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
microsoft team_foundation_server 2018
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:team_foundation_server:2018:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
A Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists when Team Foundation Server does not properly sanitize user provided input, aka 'Team Foundation Server Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability'. This C...
A Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists when Team Foundation Server does not properly sanitize user provided input, aka 'Team Foundation Server Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-0743.
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.4 Medium
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Timeline
Published5 Mar 2019
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2019-0742 · NVD
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