Cross-site scripting in CentOS Web Panel

1) Cross-site scripting

EUVDB-ID: #VU36002

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-2019-10893

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-WebPanel.com (aka CWP) CentOS Web Panel 0.9.8.793 (Free/Open Source Version) and 0.9.8.753 (Pro) is vulnerable to Stored/Persistent XSS for Admin Email fields on the "CWP Settings > "Edit Settings" screen. By changing the email ID to any XSS Payload and clicking on Save Changes, the XSS Payload will execute.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

CentOS Web Panel: 0.9.8.753 - 0.9.8.793

External links

http://forum.centos-webpanel.com/informations/
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152437/CentOS-Web-Panel-0.9.8.793-Free-0.9.8.753-Pro-Cross-Site-Scripting.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108035
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152437/centoswp098email-xss.txt
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46669
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46669/

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.