Multiple vulnerabilities in Carel pCOWeb
| 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 Subscribe |
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
DescriptionThe 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.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionspCOWeb: before B1.2.4
External linkshttp://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
DescriptionThe 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.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionspCOWeb: before B1.2.4
External linkshttp://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.
