Vulnerability identifier: #VU36002

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
CentOS Web Panel
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: CentOS Web Panel

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

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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/

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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.