CVE-2019-7403 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability has been found in PHPMyWind 5.5 that allows unauthorized individuals to delete folders remotely by exploiting a specific URI.

Understanding CVE-2019-7403

This CVE identifies a security issue in PHPMyWind 5.5 that enables attackers to delete folders through a particular URI.

What is CVE-2019-7403?

This CVE pertains to a vulnerability in PHPMyWind 5.5 that permits remote deletion of folders by exploiting a specific URI within the application.

The Impact of CVE-2019-7403

The vulnerability allows unauthorized individuals to delete folders remotely, potentially leading to data loss or system compromise.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-7403

This section provides technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The issue in PHPMyWind 5.5 enables remote attackers to delete arbitrary folders by manipulating the admin/database_backup.php URI.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Version: PHPMyWind 5.5
Vendor: Not applicable

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the URI admin/database_backup.php?action=import&dopost=deldir&tbname=../ to delete folders remotely.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-7403 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable or restrict access to the vulnerable URI within PHPMyWind 5.5.
Implement network-level controls to prevent unauthorized access.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch PHPMyWind to address security vulnerabilities.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and mitigate similar issues.

Patching and Updates

Ensure timely installation of patches and updates provided by PHPMyWind to fix the vulnerability.