CVE-2020-14018 : Security Advisory and Response

An issue was discovered in Navigate CMS 2.9 r1433 that exposes a stored XSS vulnerability affecting user-related pages.

Understanding CVE-2020-14018

This CVE identifies a stored XSS vulnerability in Navigate CMS 2.9 r1433 that can be exploited on user viewing and editing pages.

What is CVE-2020-14018?

The vulnerability allows malicious actors to execute XSS attacks through the User and E-Mail fields on user-related pages.

The Impact of CVE-2020-14018

The vulnerability poses a risk of unauthorized code execution and potential data theft on affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-14018

This section provides technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The stored XSS vulnerability in Navigate CMS 2.9 r1433 enables attackers to execute malicious scripts via the User and E-Mail fields on user-related pages.

Affected Systems and Versions

Navigate CMS 2.9 r1433

Exploitation Mechanism

XSS is triggered on the page to view users and edit users through the User and E-Mail fields.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-14018 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable the affected User and E-Mail fields on user-related pages.
Implement input validation to prevent malicious scripts from being executed.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update Navigate CMS to the latest secure version.
Conduct security audits to identify and address vulnerabilities proactively.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches or updates provided by Navigate CMS to fix the XSS vulnerability.