CVE-2019-7753 : Security Advisory and Response

Verydows 2.0 has a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the referrer parameter of index.php?m=api&c=stats&a=count.

Understanding CVE-2019-7753

This CVE entry describes a specific XSS vulnerability in Verydows 2.0.

What is CVE-2019-7753?

The referrer parameter in the index.php?m=api&c=stats&a=count of Verydows 2.0 contains a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

The Impact of CVE-2019-7753

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's browser, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data theft.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-7753

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

Verydows 2.0 has XSS via the index.php?m=api&c=stats&a=count referrer parameter.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: Not applicable
Affected Vendor: Not applicable
Affected Version: Not applicable

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by injecting malicious scripts into the referrer parameter, which are then executed in the user's browser.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from this vulnerability is crucial to maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable the affected functionality if possible.
Implement input validation to sanitize user inputs.
Regularly monitor and analyze web traffic for suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing.
Keep software and systems up to date with the latest security patches.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that Verydows 2.0 is updated to a patched version that addresses the XSS vulnerability.