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CVE-2019-3911 Scanner

Detects 'Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)' vulnerability in LabKey Server Community Edition affects v. before 18.3.0-61806.763.

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Medium

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10 second

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1 month

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LabKey Server Community Edition is a web-based software application that allows researchers to manage complex data, share projects securely, and collaborate with colleagues. It is a powerful tool used by many institutes for managing sensitive data relating to multiple projects, including clinical trials, genomics research, and, more generally, scientific data that requires complex workflows. The software is open source and has a large community of developers working on it.

However, a severe vulnerability has been identified in the software. The CVE-2019-3911 vulnerability allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to inject arbitrary javascript via the onerror parameter in the /__r2/query endpoints. This reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability can allow attackers to perform malicious actions, such as stealing sensitive data and credentials, redirecting users to malicious sites, and executing other malicious scripts. 

The implications of this vulnerability can be severe, as it could lead to breaches of critical data and compromise the security of multiple projects. As LabKey Server Community Edition software is used mostly for research and clinical trials data, it means that any breach can lead to the loss of data essential for lifesaving treatments. The vulnerability can also cause loss of reputation, financial penalties, and legal actions against institutions responsible for the breach.

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