CVE-2020-13278 : Security Advisory and Response

A Reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in RosarioSIS Student Information System < 6.5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary web script.

Understanding CVE-2020-13278

This CVE involves a security issue in RosarioSIS that enables attackers to run malicious scripts remotely.

What is CVE-2020-13278?

The vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts by embedding JavaScript or HTML tags in a GET request to Modules.php in RosarioSIS.

The Impact of CVE-2020-13278

CVSS Base Score: 6.1 (Medium Severity)
Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Changed
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: Low
Privileges Required: None
Availability Impact: None

Technical Details of CVE-2020-13278

This section provides more in-depth technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation in RosarioSIS.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: RosarioSIS
Affected Version: < 6.5.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious JavaScript or HTML code into a GET request to Modules.php.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from this vulnerability requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update RosarioSIS to version 6.5.1 or higher.
Implement input validation to prevent script injection.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit web application inputs.
Educate users on safe browsing habits to prevent script execution.
Employ web application firewalls to filter out malicious inputs.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches promptly to address known vulnerabilities in RosarioSIS.