CVE-2019-17217 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Vulnerability in V-Zug Combi-Steam MSLQ devices

Understanding CVE-2019-17217

Vulnerability lacking CSRF protection

What is CVE-2019-17217?

CVE-2019-17217 is a vulnerability found in V-Zug Combi-Steam MSLQ devices running versions prior to Ethernet R07 and WLAN R05. The issue arises from the absence of CSRF protection in the web service.

The Impact of CVE-2019-17217

The vulnerability could allow attackers to perform Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks on the affected devices, potentially leading to unauthorized actions being performed.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-17217

Details of the vulnerability

Vulnerability Description

The V-Zug Combi-Steam MSLQ devices running versions before Ethernet R07 and WLAN R05 lack CSRF protection, making them susceptible to CSRF attacks.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: V-Zug Combi-Steam MSLQ devices
Versions: Prior to Ethernet R07 and WLAN R05

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by tricking authenticated users into executing malicious actions on the web service without their consent.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting against CVE-2019-17217

Immediate Steps to Take

Update the devices to versions Ethernet R07 and WLAN R05 to mitigate the vulnerability.
Implement additional security measures such as input validation and CSRF tokens to prevent CSRF attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and update the firmware of the devices to address security vulnerabilities promptly.
Educate users on safe browsing practices and the risks associated with CSRF attacks.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from the vendor and apply patches or updates as soon as they are available.