CVE-2020-11499 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Firmware Analysis and Comparison Tool (FACT) 3 has a Stored XSS vulnerability when updating analysis details via a localhost web request. This vulnerability arises from mishandling the tags and version fields in helperFunctions/mongo_task_conversion.py.

Understanding CVE-2020-11499

This CVE involves a low-severity Stored XSS vulnerability in FACT 3, impacting the integrity of the system.

What is CVE-2020-11499?

Stored XSS vulnerability in FACT 3 allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the application, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data manipulation.

The Impact of CVE-2020-11499

The vulnerability has a low severity level with no impact on confidentiality and availability. However, it can compromise the integrity of the affected system.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-11499

FACT 3 vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

Stored XSS vulnerability in FACT 3 occurs during the update of analysis details via a localhost web request due to improper handling of tags and version fields.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Not applicable
Vendor: Not applicable
Version: Not applicable

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Unchanged
Integrity Impact: Low
Confidentiality Impact: None
Availability Impact: None

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent the exploitation of CVE-2020-11499.

Immediate Steps to Take

Avoid updating analysis details via a localhost web request.
Implement input validation to sanitize user inputs.
Monitor and restrict user interactions with the application.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update FACT to the latest version with security patches.
Conduct security audits and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches provided by FACT to address the Stored XSS vulnerability.