CVE-2019-13551 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

Path traversal vulnerabilities in Advantech WISE-PaaS/RMM, including Versions 3.3.29 and earlier, allow attackers to execute code remotely.

Understanding CVE-2019-13551

This CVE involves path traversal vulnerabilities in Advantech WISE-PaaS/RMM, specifically affecting Versions 3.3.29 and prior.

What is CVE-2019-13551?

Path traversal vulnerabilities arise when user-provided paths are not properly validated before being used in file operations.
Attackers can exploit these vulnerabilities by posing as administrators to execute code remotely.

The Impact of CVE-2019-13551

Allows attackers to remotely execute code on affected systems.
Potential unauthorized access and manipulation of sensitive data.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-13551

Path traversal vulnerabilities in Advantech WISE-PaaS/RMM, Versions 3.3.29 and prior.

Vulnerability Description

Lack of proper validation of user-supplied paths before file operations.

Affected Systems and Versions

Advantech WISE-PaaS/RMM Versions 3.3.29 and earlier.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit these vulnerabilities by pretending to be administrators to execute code remotely.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent CVE-2019-13551

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Advantech WISE-PaaS/RMM to the latest version.
Implement proper input validation to prevent path traversal attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit file operations for suspicious activities.
Educate users on safe coding practices to prevent path traversal vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by Advantech to address this vulnerability.