CVE-2019-3418 : Security Advisory and Response

A cross-site scripting vulnerability (XSS) affecting ZTE ZXHN F670 products up to version V1.1.10P3T18 allows malicious script execution.

Understanding CVE-2019-3418

This CVE involves a security issue in ZTE ZXHN F670 products that enables unauthorized script execution.

What is CVE-2019-3418?

The vulnerability in ZTE ZXHN F670 products up to version V1.1.10P3T18 permits the execution of malicious scripts due to incomplete input validation.

The Impact of CVE-2019-3418

The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 5.7 (Medium severity) with high confidentiality impact and requires user interaction for exploitation.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-3418

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The XSS vulnerability in ZTE ZXHN F670 products allows authorized users to execute malicious scripts by exploiting incomplete input validation.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: ZTE ZXHN F670
Vendor: ZTE
Vulnerable Versions: Up to V1.1.10P3T18

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Adjacent Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality Impact: High
Integrity Impact: None
Availability Impact: None

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from this vulnerability requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by ZTE promptly.
Implement input validation mechanisms to prevent XSS attacks.
Educate users on safe browsing practices to mitigate risks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and firmware.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.
Monitor network traffic for suspicious activities.

Patching and Updates

ZTE may release patches to address the XSS vulnerability in affected versions.
Stay informed about security advisories from ZTE to apply necessary updates.