CVE-2019-20526 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

Openfire 4.4.1 by Ignite Realtime contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the password parameter of the setup/setup-datasource-standard.jsp file.

Understanding CVE-2019-20526

Ignite Realtime Openfire 4.4.1 allows XSS via the setup/setup-datasource-standard.jsp password parameter.

What is CVE-2019-20526?

CVE-2019-20526 is a cross-site scripting vulnerability found in Openfire 4.4.1 by Ignite Realtime, specifically in the password parameter of the setup/setup-datasource-standard.jsp file.

The Impact of CVE-2019-20526

This vulnerability has the following impact:

Attack Complexity: Low
Availability Impact: None
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: Low
Privileges Required: None
Scope: Changed
User Interaction: Required

Technical Details of CVE-2019-20526

Ignite Realtime Openfire 4.4.1 is affected by the following:

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks through the password parameter in the setup/setup-datasource-standard.jsp file.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Not applicable
Vendor: Not applicable
Version: Not applicable

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by injecting malicious scripts into the password parameter of the mentioned file.

Mitigation and Prevention

It is crucial to take immediate steps to address and prevent the exploitation of CVE-2019-20526.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable the affected functionality if possible.
Implement input validation to sanitize user inputs.
Regularly monitor and update security configurations.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing.
Educate users on safe browsing habits and awareness of phishing attempts.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by Ignite Realtime to fix the vulnerability.