Cross-site scripting in CentOS Web Panel

1) Cross-site scripting

EUVDB-ID: #VU36031

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-10261

CWE-ID: CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote privileged user to read and manipulate data.

CentOS Web Panel (CWP) 0.9.8.789 is vulnerable to Stored/Persistent XSS for the "Name Server 1" and "Name Server 2" fields via a "DNS Functions" "Edit Nameservers IPs" action.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

CentOS Web Panel: 0.9.8.789

External links

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107769
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152303/CentOS-Web-Panel-0.9.8.789-Cross-Site-Scripting.html
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46629

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.