CVE-2020-12101 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

A vulnerability in the address-management feature of xt:Commerce 5.1 to 6.2.2 allows remote authenticated users to manipulate POST requests, potentially compromising user data.

Understanding CVE-2020-12101

This CVE involves improper access control in xt:Commerce, enabling users to alter stored addresses of other users.

What is CVE-2020-12101?

The address-management feature in xt:Commerce versions 5.1 to 6.2.2 permits authenticated remote users to zero out other users' stored addresses by modifying the id field in a POST request.

The Impact of CVE-2020-12101

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of sensitive user data, potentially compromising user privacy and security.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-12101

The technical aspects of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The flaw in xt:Commerce versions 5.1 to 6.2.2 allows authenticated remote users to alter other users' stored addresses by manipulating the id field in POST requests.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected versions: xt:Commerce 5.1 to 6.2.2
No specific affected products or vendors mentioned

Exploitation Mechanism

Remote authenticated users exploit the vulnerability by manipulating the id field in POST requests.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-12101.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by xt:Commerce promptly
Monitor user activities for any suspicious address alterations

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch xt:Commerce installations
Implement access controls and user permissions to restrict address modifications

Patching and Updates

Ensure all xt:Commerce installations are updated to versions that address this vulnerability