CVE-2019-7333 : Security Advisory and Response

ZoneMinder up to version 1.32.3 is affected by a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to execute malicious code through the 'Exportfile' parameter in the download feature.

Understanding CVE-2019-7333

ZoneMinder versions up to 1.32.3 are susceptible to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

What is CVE-2019-7333?

This vulnerability in ZoneMinder allows attackers to inject and execute malicious HTML or JavaScript code by exploiting the vulnerable 'Exportfile' parameter in the download feature.

The Impact of CVE-2019-7333

The absence of proper filtration measures in ZoneMinder versions up to 1.32.3 enables attackers to compromise the system by executing arbitrary code.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-7333

ZoneMinder's vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in ZoneMinder versions up to 1.32.3 allows attackers to execute HTML or JavaScript code through the 'Exportfile' parameter.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: ZoneMinder
Vendor: ZoneMinder
Versions affected: up to 1.32.3

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers exploit the susceptible 'Exportfile' parameter in the view download feature (download.php) to inject and execute malicious code.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2019-7333 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update ZoneMinder to a patched version that addresses the XSS vulnerability.
Implement input validation and output encoding to prevent XSS attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and update security patches for ZoneMinder.
Educate users on safe browsing practices to prevent XSS attacks.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches promptly to ensure protection against known vulnerabilities.