CVE-2018-19613 : Security Advisory and Response

CSRF vulnerabilities have been identified in the Westermo DR-250 Pre-5162 and DR-260 Pre-5162 routers.

Understanding CVE-2018-19613

CSRF vulnerabilities in Westermo routers.

What is CVE-2018-19613?

This CVE identifies CSRF vulnerabilities in the Westermo DR-250 Pre-5162 and DR-260 Pre-5162 routers, allowing attackers to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated users.

The Impact of CVE-2018-19613

Attackers can exploit CSRF vulnerabilities to manipulate router settings or perform unauthorized actions without user consent.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-19613

CSRF vulnerabilities in Westermo routers.

Vulnerability Description

Westermo DR-250 Pre-5162 and DR-260 Pre-5162 routers are susceptible to CSRF attacks.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Westermo DR-250 Pre-5162 and DR-260 Pre-5162 routers.
Versions: Pre-5162.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can craft malicious requests to exploit the CSRF vulnerabilities and perform unauthorized actions on the routers.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting against CVE-2018-19613.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable remote access to the routers if not required.
Implement strong, unique passwords for router access.
Regularly monitor router logs for suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Keep router firmware up to date with security patches.
Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing on the routers.

Patching and Updates

Apply firmware updates provided by Westermo to address the CSRF vulnerabilities.