CVE-2020-10438 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2020-10438, a vulnerability in Chadha PHPKB Standard Multi-Language 9 allowing Reflected XSS attacks. Find out the impact, affected systems, exploitation details, and mitigation steps.
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-2020-10438
This CVE identifies a security issue in Chadha PHPKB Standard Multi-Language 9 that enables Reflected XSS attacks.
What is CVE-2020-10438?
The vulnerability in admin/header.php of Chadha PHPKB Standard Multi-Language 9 permits the injection of arbitrary web scripts or HTML in admin/reply-ticket.php by appending a question mark (?) followed by the payload.
The Impact of CVE-2020-10438
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access, data theft, and potential compromise of user information on affected systems.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-10438
Chadha PHPKB Standard Multi-Language 9 vulnerability specifics.
Vulnerability Description
The flaw in the URI handling of admin/header.php allows for Reflected XSS attacks by inserting malicious content via the payload.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Chadha PHPKB Standard Multi-Language 9
- Vendor: Chadha
- Version: All versions are affected
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by manipulating URIs in admin/header.php to inject malicious scripts or HTML, affecting the admin/reply-ticket.php functionality.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2020-10438.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Implement input validation to sanitize user-supplied data and prevent script injection.
- Regularly monitor and audit web application logs for suspicious activities.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities.
- Educate developers and administrators on secure coding practices and the risks of XSS attacks.
Patching and Updates
- Apply patches or updates provided by Chadha for PHPKB Standard Multi-Language 9 to address the vulnerability and enhance system security.