CVE-2019-13200 : What You Need to Know

Kyocera printers, including the ECOSYS M5526cdw 2R7_2000.001.701 model, were affected by a Reflected XSS vulnerability that could lead to session hijacking or unauthorized actions.

Understanding CVE-2019-13200

What is CVE-2019-13200?

The CVE-2019-13200 vulnerability pertains to a security issue in the web application of specific Kyocera printers, such as the ECOSYS M5526cdw 2R7_2000.001.701 model, caused by Reflected XSS.

The Impact of CVE-2019-13200

Exploiting this vulnerability could result in the hijacking of the administrator's session or the execution of unauthorized actions within the affected web application.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-13200

Vulnerability Description

The web application of certain Kyocera printers, like the ECOSYS M5526cdw 2R7_2000.001.701 model, was susceptible to Reflected XSS, enabling attackers to compromise the administrator's session or perform unauthorized actions.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Kyocera printers
Model: ECOSYS M5526cdw 2R7_2000.001.701
Version: 2R7_2000.001.701

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers could exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious scripts into the web application, leading to the execution of unauthorized actions or session hijacking.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable remote access to the affected Kyocera printers if not required.
Regularly monitor and review printer logs for any suspicious activities.
Implement network segmentation to isolate printers from critical systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing on the printers.
Keep the printer firmware up to date with the latest security patches.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that Kyocera printers are running the latest firmware updates to mitigate the CVE-2019-13200 vulnerability.