CVE-2020-10778 : Security Advisory and Response

Red Hat CloudForms 4.7 and 5 are affected by an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability that allows unauthorized editing of read-only widgets, compromising expected security measures.

Understanding CVE-2020-10778

In Red Hat CloudForms 4.7 and 5, a flaw in business logic enables the editing of read-only widgets without proper server-side validation, leading to an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability.

What is CVE-2020-10778?

The vulnerability in CloudForms 4.7 and 5 allows attackers to modify read-only widgets by manipulating form attributes, bypassing server-side validation.

The Impact of CVE-2020-10778

This vulnerability violates expected security measures, potentially enabling unauthorized users to make unauthorized changes to sensitive data within the CloudForms environment.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-10778

Vulnerability Description

The flaw in CloudForms 4.7 and 5 permits the editing of read-only widgets by removing the disabled attribute from form fields due to the absence of server-side validation.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: CloudForms
Versions: 4.7 and 5

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by inspecting forms and manipulating disabled attributes, allowing them to edit supposedly read-only widgets.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the necessary patches provided by Red Hat to address the vulnerability promptly.
Monitor and restrict access to sensitive areas within CloudForms to authorized personnel only.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement regular security audits and assessments to identify and mitigate similar authorization issues.
Educate users on secure coding practices and the importance of server-side validation in preventing unauthorized access.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that CloudForms is regularly updated with the latest security patches and fixes to prevent exploitation of known vulnerabilities.