CVE-2017-20044 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Navetti PricePoint Reflected cross site scripting vulnerability affecting version 4.6.0.0.

Understanding CVE-2017-20044

An overview of the vulnerability, its impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.

What is CVE-2017-20044?

CVE-2017-20044 is a basic cross-site scripting vulnerability found in Navetti PricePoint version 4.6.0.0, allowing remote exploitation.

The Impact of CVE-2017-20044

Classified as problematic with a CVSS base score of 4.3 (Medium severity).
Can lead to basic cross-site scripting (Reflected) attacks.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-20044

Details on the vulnerability, affected systems, and exploitation mechanism.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability Type: CWE-80 Basic Cross Site Scripting.
Attack Vector: Network, Low Complexity, Low Privileges Required.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: PricePoint by Navetti.
Version: 4.6.0.0.

Exploitation Mechanism

Allows remote attackers to execute basic cross-site scripting attacks.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2017-20044 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade to version 4.7.0.0 to mitigate the vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software components to the latest versions.
Implement secure coding practices to prevent cross-site scripting vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Upgrading the affected component to version 4.7.0.0 is strongly recommended.