CVE-2019-7305 : What You Need to Know

The eXtplorer software has a vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to the /usr/ and /etc/extplorer/ directories through HTTP. This exposure can lead to data leakage, information disclosure, and potential remote code execution on the web server.

Understanding CVE-2019-7305

This CVE affects eXtplorer versions up to 2.1.0 in both Ubuntu and Debian operating systems.

What is CVE-2019-7305?

The vulnerability in eXtplorer enables unauthorized access to critical system directories over HTTP, posing risks of data exposure and remote code execution.

The Impact of CVE-2019-7305

Exploiting this vulnerability can result in the exposure of sensitive data, disclosure of information, and potentially the execution of remote code on the web server. This security issue impacts all versions of eXtplorer in both Ubuntu and Debian operating systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-7305

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows unauthorized access to the /usr/ and /etc/extplorer/ directories through HTTP, potentially leading to data leakage and remote code execution.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: eXtplorer
Vendor: Canonical
Versions affected: <= 2.1.0
Vulnerable version: 2.1.0b6+dfsg.3-4+deb7u5ubuntu0.16.04.1

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability was introduced in the Makefile patch file debian/patches/debian-changes-2.1.0b6+dfsg-1 or debian/patches/adds-a-makefile.patch, allowing unauthorized access to critical directories over HTTP.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2019-7305 with these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches promptly to address the vulnerability.
Restrict access to the affected directories to authorized users only.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit system access logs for any unauthorized activities.
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential breaches.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by Canonical for eXtplorer.