CVE-2018-20663 : Security Advisory and Response

The Reporting Addon for CUBA Platform up to version 6.10.x is vulnerable to Persistent XSS through the "Reports > Reports" name field.

Understanding CVE-2018-20663

This CVE identifies a vulnerability in the Reporting Addon for CUBA Platform that allows for Persistent XSS attacks.

What is CVE-2018-20663?

The vulnerability in the Reporting Addon, also known as Reports Addon, up to 2019-01-02 for CUBA Platform up to version 6.10.x, exposes a Persistent XSS risk in the "Reports > Reports" name field.

The Impact of CVE-2018-20663

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

Technical Details of CVE-2018-20663

The technical aspects of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The Reporting Addon for CUBA Platform up to version 6.10.x is susceptible to Persistent XSS attacks through the name field in the "Reports > Reports" section.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Not applicable
Vendor: Not applicable
Versions affected: Not applicable

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by injecting malicious scripts into the name field of the "Reports > Reports" section, leading to the execution of unauthorized code.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protective measures against CVE-2018-20663.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable or restrict access to the affected "Reports > Reports" functionality.
Implement input validation to sanitize user inputs and prevent script injection.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update the CUBA Platform and its addons to the latest secure versions.
Conduct security audits and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities proactively.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches or updates provided by the CUBA Platform to address the Persistent XSS vulnerability in the Reporting Addon.