CVE-2020-13980 : What You Need to Know

OpenCart 3.0.3.3 allows remote authenticated users to conduct XSS attacks via a crafted filename in the users' image upload section due to a lack of entity encoding. This issue is a result of an incomplete fix for CVE-2020-10596.

Understanding CVE-2020-13980

OpenCart 3.0.3.3 vulnerability allowing XSS attacks.

What is CVE-2020-13980?

CVE-2020-13980 is a security vulnerability in OpenCart 3.0.3.3 that enables remote authenticated users to execute XSS attacks by uploading images with crafted filenames.

The Impact of CVE-2020-13980

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious scripts into the application, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data theft.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-13980

Details of the vulnerability in OpenCart 3.0.3.3.

Vulnerability Description

Lack of entity encoding in the image upload section allows remote authenticated users to conduct XSS attacks.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: OpenCart 3.0.3.3
Vendor: Not specified
Versions: Not specified

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers upload images with specially crafted filenames to execute XSS attacks.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-13980.

Immediate Steps to Take

Ensure users are cautious when uploading images with filenames containing scripts.
Regularly monitor and review uploaded images for any suspicious content.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement input validation and output encoding to prevent XSS attacks.
Educate users on safe uploading practices and the risks associated with malicious filenames.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches or updates provided by the vendor to address the vulnerability in OpenCart 3.0.3.3.