CVE-2019-7423 : Security Advisory and Response

A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Zoho ManageEngine Netflow Analyzer Professional v7.0.0.2 allows attackers to inject malicious scripts.

Understanding CVE-2019-7423

What is CVE-2019-7423?

This CVE identifies an XSS vulnerability in Zoho ManageEngine Netflow Analyzer Professional v7.0.0.2, specifically in the "/netflow/jspui/editProfile.jsp" file within the 'userName' parameter.

The Impact of CVE-2019-7423

This vulnerability enables attackers to inject and execute malicious scripts within the application, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data theft.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-7423

Vulnerability Description

The XSS flaw in Zoho ManageEngine Netflow Analyzer Professional v7.0.0.2 allows for script injection in the 'userName' parameter in the Administration area.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Zoho ManageEngine Netflow Analyzer Professional v7.0.0.2
Vendor: Zoho
Version: 7.0.0.2

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious scripts into the 'userName' parameter, gaining unauthorized access or executing arbitrary code.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable or restrict access to the vulnerable file or parameter.
Implement input validation to sanitize user inputs and prevent script injection.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the application to address security vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches or updates provided by Zoho ManageEngine to fix the XSS vulnerability in Netflow Analyzer Professional v7.0.0.2.