CVE-2019-9189

Description

Prima Systems FlexAir, Versions 2.4.9api3 and prior. The application allows the upload of arbitrary Python scripts when configuring the main central controller. These scripts can be immediately executed because of root code execution, not as a web server user, allowing an authenticated attacker to gain full system access.

References

Link	Tags
https://applied-risk.com/labs/advisories	third party advisory
https://applied-risk.com/index.php/download_file/view/199/165	third party advisory
https://applied-risk.com/resources/ar-2019-007	third party advisory
https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-19-211-02
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155273/Prima-Access-Control-2.3.35-Script-Upload-Remote-Code-Execution.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-9189?: CVE-2019-9189 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-9189?: To fix CVE-2019-9189, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-9189 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2019-9189 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~23% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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Description

Category

CWE-434 – Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

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Frequently Asked Questions