CVE-2019-7424 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Zoho ManageEngine Netflow Analyzer Professional v7.0.0.2 is affected by a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in its Administration zone.

Understanding CVE-2019-7424

This CVE entry describes a specific XSS vulnerability in Zoho ManageEngine Netflow Analyzer Professional v7.0.0.2.

What is CVE-2019-7424?

CVE-2019-7424 is an XSS vulnerability found in the "/netflow/jspui/index.jsp" file of Zoho ManageEngine Netflow Analyzer Professional v7.0.0.2. The vulnerability is present in the view GET parameter and various POST parameters.

The Impact of CVE-2019-7424

This vulnerability can be exploited by attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of an authenticated user's session, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data theft.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-7424

Zoho ManageEngine Netflow Analyzer Professional v7.0.0.2 XSS vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

The XSS vulnerability exists in the Administration zone's "/netflow/jspui/index.jsp" file, affecting specific GET and POST parameters.

Affected Systems and Versions

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

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited through the view GET parameter or any of the following POST parameters: autorefTime, section, snapshot, viewOpt, viewAll, view, or groupSelName.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-7424.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Zoho promptly.
Implement input validation mechanisms to sanitize user inputs.
Monitor and filter user-supplied data to prevent script injection.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address known vulnerabilities.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate XSS vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that Zoho ManageEngine Netflow Analyzer Professional is updated to the latest version that includes fixes for the XSS vulnerability.