CVE-2019-13401 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

Devices with Dynacolor FCM-MB40 v1.2.0.0 are vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in scripts under cgi-bin/ directory.

Understanding CVE-2019-13401

The vulnerability in Dynacolor FCM-MB40 v1.2.0.0 exposes devices to CSRF attacks, potentially compromising their security.

What is CVE-2019-13401?

This CVE identifies a CSRF vulnerability in all scripts located under the directory cgi-bin/ on Dynacolor FCM-MB40 v1.2.0.0 devices.

The Impact of CVE-2019-13401

The CSRF vulnerability can allow attackers to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated users, leading to potential data breaches and system compromise.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-13401

Vulnerability Description

Devices with Dynacolor FCM-MB40 v1.2.0.0 are susceptible to CSRF attacks due to inadequate validation of requests in scripts under cgi-bin/.

Affected Systems and Versions

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Vendor: Not applicable
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Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by tricking authenticated users into unknowingly executing malicious actions through crafted requests.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable access to the cgi-bin/ directory if not essential
Implement CSRF tokens to validate and authenticate requests
Regularly monitor and audit web traffic for suspicious activities

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing
Keep systems and devices updated with the latest security patches

Patching and Updates

Ensure that Dynacolor FCM-MB40 v1.2.0.0 devices are updated with patches that address the CSRF vulnerability.