CVE-2020-11454 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Microstrategy Web 10.4 is vulnerable to Stored XSS in the HTML Container and Insert Text features, potentially allowing unauthorized creation of dashboards.

Understanding CVE-2020-11454

Microstrategy Web 10.4 vulnerability enabling Stored XSS in HTML Container and Insert Text features.

What is CVE-2020-11454?

Vulnerability in Microstrategy Web 10.4 allowing Stored XSS in HTML Container and Insert Text features.
Exploitation requires access to shared dashboard or dashboard creation rights.

The Impact of CVE-2020-11454

Unauthorized users can exploit the vulnerability to create new dashboards.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-11454

Microstrategy Web 10.4 vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

Stored XSS vulnerability in the HTML Container and Insert Text features.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Microstrategy Web 10.4
Vendor: Microstrategy
Version: All versions affected

Exploitation Mechanism

Access to shared dashboard or dashboard creation rights required for exploitation.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent CVE-2020-11454.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Microstrategy promptly.
Restrict access to shared dashboards to authorized users only.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch Microstrategy Web to prevent vulnerabilities.
Educate users on secure dashboard creation practices.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Microstrategy and apply them as soon as they are available.