CVE-2020-10398 : Security Advisory and Response

Chadha PHPKB Standard Multi-Language 9 is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) due to improper handling of URIs in admin/header.php, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts or HTML.

Understanding CVE-2020-10398

This CVE identifies a security issue in Chadha PHPKB Standard Multi-Language 9 that enables Reflected XSS attacks.

What is CVE-2020-10398?

The vulnerability in admin/header.php of Chadha PHPKB Standard Multi-Language 9 permits the injection of arbitrary web scripts or HTML in admin/add-template.php by appending a question mark (?) followed by the payload.

The Impact of CVE-2020-10398

The exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access, data theft, and potential compromise of user information on affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-10398

Chadha PHPKB Standard Multi-Language 9's vulnerability to Reflected XSS is further detailed below:

Vulnerability Description

The flaw arises from the mishandling of URIs in admin/header.php, allowing attackers to execute malicious scripts or HTML code.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Chadha PHPKB Standard Multi-Language 9
Vendor: Not applicable
Version: Not applicable

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by injecting a payload after a question mark (?) in the URI of admin/add-template.php.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2020-10398, follow these security measures:

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement input validation to sanitize user-supplied data.
Regularly monitor and analyze web traffic for suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing.
Educate developers and administrators on secure coding practices.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches or updates provided by the software vendor to fix the vulnerability and enhance system security.