CVE-2020-10667 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Canon Oce Colorwave 500 4.0.0.0 printer is vulnerable to Stored XSS in /TemplateManager/indexExternalLocation.jsp.

Understanding CVE-2020-10667

The vulnerability allows attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's session on the web application.

What is CVE-2020-10667?

The Canon Oce Colorwave 500 printer's web application is susceptible to Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks due to inadequate input validation.

The Impact of CVE-2020-10667

Attackers can inject and execute arbitrary scripts in the application, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data theft.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-10667

The vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability exists in the map(template_name) parameter of /TemplateManager/indexExternalLocation.jsp.

Affected Systems and Versions

Canon Oce Colorwave 500 4.0.0.0 printer

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can craft malicious input in the template_name parameter to execute scripts in the application.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate the vulnerability and prevent exploitation.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update the printer to the latest version where the issue is fixed.
Implement input validation mechanisms to sanitize user inputs.
Regularly monitor and audit the web application for suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing on the web application.
Educate users and administrators about the risks of XSS attacks and safe coding practices.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by Canon for the Colorwave 500 printer.