CVE-2020-10454 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

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-2020-10454

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

What is CVE-2020-10454?

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

The Impact of CVE-2020-10454

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-2020-10454

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 sitemap-generator.php page.

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 adding a question mark (?) followed by the malicious payload in the URI of the sitemap-generator.php page.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-10454.

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 to address the vulnerability and enhance system security.