CVE-2019-11536 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

Kalki Kalkitech SYNC3000 Substation DCU GPC versions 2.22.6, 2.23.0, 2.24.0, 3.0.0, 3.1.0, 3.1.16, 3.2.3, 3.2.6, 3.5.0, 3.6.0, and 3.6.1 are affected by a vulnerability that allows attackers to inject client-side commands or scripts, leading to privileged access on the device.

Understanding CVE-2019-11536

This CVE identifies a security flaw in Kalki Kalkitech SYNC3000 Substation DCU GPC devices that can be exploited by attackers to execute malicious commands.

What is CVE-2019-11536?

The vulnerability in versions of Kalki Kalkitech SYNC3000 Substation DCU GPC allows attackers to inject client-side commands or scripts, granting them privileged access to the device.

The Impact of CVE-2019-11536

The vulnerability, identified as CYB/2019/19561, requires network connectivity to the device for exploitation. Attackers commonly exploit the webserver interface through a browser to carry out the attack.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-11536

Kalki Kalkitech SYNC3000 Substation DCU GPC vulnerability details:

Vulnerability Description

Attackers can inject client-side commands or scripts on affected devices.

Affected Systems and Versions

Versions 2.22.6, 2.23.0, 2.24.0, 3.0.0, 3.1.0, 3.1.16, 3.2.3, 3.2.6, 3.5.0, 3.6.0, and 3.6.1 of Kalki Kalkitech SYNC3000 Substation DCU GPC.

Exploitation Mechanism

Requires network connectivity to the device and exploits the webserver interface through a browser.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address CVE-2019-11536:

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement network segmentation to limit access to vulnerable devices.
Regularly monitor and analyze network traffic for suspicious activities.
Apply vendor-supplied patches or updates promptly.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing.
Educate users on safe browsing practices and potential security risks.

Patching and Updates

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