CVE-2019-5323 : Security Advisory and Response

AirWave Management Platform is affected by command injection vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the host system.

Understanding CVE-2019-5323

The vulnerability in AirWave Management Platform poses a risk of remote code execution through command injection.

What is CVE-2019-5323?

The AirWave application contains vulnerabilities related to command injection, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the host system.

The Impact of CVE-2019-5323

If exploited, attackers can execute arbitrary commands on the host system, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-5323

AirWave Management Platform's vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerabilities in AirWave arise from inadequate sanitization of input fields controlled by administrative users, enabling command injection.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: AirWave Management Platform
Versions Affected: 8.x prior to 8.2.10.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit these vulnerabilities by manipulating specific input fields to execute arbitrary commands on the host system.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2019-5323 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the necessary security patches provided by the vendor.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities.
Restrict access to vulnerable systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address security vulnerabilities.
Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms.
Conduct regular security audits and assessments.
Educate users on safe computing practices.
Employ network segmentation to limit the impact of potential breaches.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that AirWave Management Platform is updated to version 8.2.10.1 or later to mitigate the command injection vulnerabilities.