CVE-2020-10453 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2020-10453, a vulnerability in Chadha PHPKB Standard Multi-Language 9 allowing Reflected Cross-Site Scripting attacks. Find mitigation steps and affected systems details.
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-2020-10453
This CVE identifies a security issue in Chadha PHPKB Standard Multi-Language 9 that enables Reflected XSS attacks.
What is CVE-2020-10453?
The vulnerability in admin/header.php of Chadha PHPKB Standard Multi-Language 9 permits the injection of arbitrary web scripts or HTML in admin/search-users.php by appending a question mark (?) followed by the payload.
The Impact of CVE-2020-10453
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-2020-10453
Chadha PHPKB Standard Multi-Language 9 vulnerability specifics and affected systems.
Vulnerability Description
The flaw in admin/header.php allows for Reflected XSS attacks by manipulating URIs, specifically in admin/search-users.php.
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 inserting a question mark (?) followed by malicious scripts or HTML in the URI of admin/search-users.php.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2020-10453 and enhancing overall security.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Implement input validation to sanitize user-supplied data in URIs.
- Regularly monitor and analyze web traffic for suspicious activities.
- Apply security patches and updates provided by the vendor.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.
- Educate users and administrators about safe browsing practices and phishing awareness.
Patching and Updates
Ensure timely installation of patches and updates released by Chadha for Chadha PHPKB Standard Multi-Language 9.