CVE-2019-13070 : What You Need to Know

A security vulnerability known as stored XSS was discovered in the Agent/Center module of CyberPower PowerPanel Business Edition 3.4.0, allowing an attacker to insert harmful JavaScript code.

Understanding CVE-2019-13070

A stored XSS vulnerability in CyberPower PowerPanel Business Edition 3.4.0 enables an attacker with elevated privileges to execute malicious JavaScript code.

What is CVE-2019-13070?

The vulnerability allows an attacker to inject harmful JavaScript code into the SNMP trap receivers form, which gets executed in the victim's web browser when accessing a specific page.

The Impact of CVE-2019-13070

Attackers with elevated privileges can execute arbitrary code on victims' browsers.
Malicious actors can potentially steal sensitive information or perform unauthorized actions.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-13070

The technical aspects of the vulnerability in CyberPower PowerPanel Business Edition 3.4.0.

Vulnerability Description

The stored XSS vulnerability in the Agent/Center module allows attackers to embed and execute malicious JavaScript code.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: CyberPower PowerPanel Business Edition 3.4.0
Vendor: CyberPower
Version: All versions are affected

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker with elevated privileges inserts harmful JavaScript code into the SNMP trap receivers form.
Code execution occurs when the victim accesses the /agent/action_recipient Event Action/Recipient page.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2019-13070.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update CyberPower PowerPanel Business Edition to the latest version.
Implement proper input validation to prevent XSS attacks.
Monitor SNMP trap receivers for any suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly educate users on identifying and avoiding phishing attempts.
Conduct security audits and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by CyberPower promptly.
Stay informed about security advisories and updates from the vendor.