CVE-2020-10668 : Security Advisory and Response

Canon Oce Colorwave 500 4.0.0.0 printer is vulnerable to Reflected XSS in /home.jsp.

Understanding CVE-2020-10668

The vulnerability allows attackers to execute malicious scripts in a victim's browser.

What is CVE-2020-10668?

The Canon Oce Colorwave 500 4.0.0.0 printer is susceptible to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks in the /home.jsp page.

The Impact of CVE-2020-10668

Attackers can inject and execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's session.
This could lead to unauthorized access, data theft, or further exploitation of the affected system.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-10668

The technical aspects of the vulnerability are as follows:

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability exists in the openSI parameter of the /home.jsp page.
It allows for the injection of malicious scripts that get executed in the user's browser.

Affected Systems and Versions

Canon Oce Colorwave 500 version 4.0.0.0 is affected by this vulnerability.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can craft a malicious link containing the payload and trick users into clicking it, executing the script in their browsers.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your system from CVE-2020-10668 with the following measures:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update the Canon Oce Colorwave 500 printer to the latest version where the vulnerability is fixed.
Implement input validation to sanitize user inputs and prevent script injection.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit web applications for vulnerabilities like XSS.
Educate users about the risks of clicking on untrusted links to prevent exploitation.

Patching and Updates

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