CVE-2018-19394 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Cobham Satcom Sailor 800 and 900 devices were discovered to have a persistent XSS vulnerability that required administrative access for exploitation.

Understanding CVE-2018-19394

The vulnerability in Sailor 800 and 900 devices from Cobham Satcom allowed for persistent XSS attacks with specific requirements for exploitation.

What is CVE-2018-19394?

The devices Sailor 800 and 900 from Cobham Satcom were found to have a persistent XSS vulnerability that could only be exploited with administrative access. The exploit involved inserting an XSS payload into a specific field of the device's configuration file.

The Impact of CVE-2018-19394

The vulnerability posed a risk of unauthorized access and potential manipulation of the affected devices' configurations, potentially leading to further security breaches.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-19394

The technical aspects of the vulnerability in Sailor 800 and 900 devices.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allowed attackers to insert malicious XSS payloads into the configuration file of the Sailor 800 and 900 devices, enabling potential unauthorized access and data manipulation.

Affected Systems and Versions

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Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker needs administrative access
Obtain a copy of the device's configuration file
Insert XSS payload into a specific field (e.g., Satellite name)
Restore the configuration file with the malicious content

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of the vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Regularly monitor and restrict administrative access
Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms
Conduct security audits to detect and address vulnerabilities

Long-Term Security Practices

Educate users on secure configuration practices
Keep devices and software up to date with security patches
Employ network segmentation to limit the impact of potential breaches

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Cobham Satcom promptly
Stay informed about security advisories and updates from the vendor