Multiple vulnerabilities in Carel pCOWeb



| Updated: 2019-10-25
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
CVE-ID CVE-2019-11370
CVE-2019-11369
CWE-ID CWE-79
CWE-256
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Public exploit code for vulnerability #2 is available.
Vulnerable software
pCOWeb
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor Carel

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Stored cross-site scripting

EUVDB-ID: #VU22295

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-11370

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

Exploit availability: No

Description

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data in "config/pw_snmp.html" file in "System contact" field. A remote authenticated attacker can permanently inject and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

pCOWeb: before B1.2.4

CPE2.3 External links

http://drive.google.com/open?id=1WkmtsCVNCtxwWH2fe9DtHow_Nedp1a7j
http://github.com/nepenthe0320/cve_poc/blob/master/CVE-2019-11370


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated 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.

2) Unprotected storage of credentials

EUVDB-ID: #VU22294

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-11369

CWE-ID: CWE-256 - Unprotected Storage of Credentials

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to other users' credentials.

The vulnerability exists due to application stored credentials in plain text in "/config/pw_changeusers.html" file on the system. A remote authenticated user can view contents of the configuration file and gain access to passwords for 3rd party integration.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

pCOWeb: before B1.2.4

CPE2.3 External links

http://drive.google.com/open?id=12Sq6oaxe1mC1y71Emo1YladjDjwTdNfb
http://github.com/nepenthe0320/cve_poc/blob/master/CVE-2019-11369


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated 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.



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