Cross-site scripting in CentOS Web Panel

1) Cross-site scripting

EUVDB-ID: #VU35907

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-2019-11429

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), 0.9.8.753 (Pro) and 0.9.8.807 (Pro) is vulnerable to Reflected XSS for the "Domain" field on the "DNS Functions > "Add DNS Zone" screen.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

CentOS Web Panel: 0.9.8.753 - 0.9.8.807

External links

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152696/CentOS-Web-Panel-Domain-Field-Cross-Site-Scripting.html
http://CentOS-WebPanel.com
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46784/

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.