CVE-2020-13407 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Tufin SecureTrack < R20-2 GA contains reflected + stored XSS vulnerabilities that can lead to privilege escalation and unauthorized access.

Understanding CVE-2020-13407

What is CVE-2020-13407?

Tufin SecureTrack < R20-2 GA is susceptible to reflected and stored XSS attacks, allowing malicious users to gain admin-level access.

The Impact of CVE-2020-13407

The vulnerability enables attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to privilege escalation and unauthorized access.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-13407

Vulnerability Description

The issue allows both stored and reflected XSS payloads to be triggered by an admin, granting unauthorized access.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Tufin SecureTrack < R20-2 GA
Vendor: N/A
Version: N/A

Exploitation Mechanism

Malicious non-authenticated users can exploit the vulnerability to gain admin-level access.
Even low-privileged users can inject XSS payloads that an admin can execute.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Tufin SecureTrack to version R20-2 GA or later.
Implement strict input validation to prevent XSS attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit system logs for suspicious activities.
Educate users on safe browsing practices and the risks of XSS vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

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