CVE-2020-14319 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

AMQ Online and EnMasse are affected by a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability that can be exploited under specific conditions. This CVE impacts AMQ-Online versions prior to 1.5.2 and Enmasse versions 0.31.0-rc1 up to 0.32.2.

Understanding CVE-2020-14319

This CVE involves a CSRF vulnerability affecting AMQ Online and EnMasse.

What is CVE-2020-14319?

The vulnerability in the AMQ Online console allows for CSRF attacks when preflight checks are not enforced or bypassed. Users with older browsers using Adobe Flash are particularly at risk.

The Impact of CVE-2020-14319

The vulnerability affects all versions of AMQ-Online prior to 1.5.2 and Enmasse versions 0.31.0-rc1 up to 0.32.2.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-14319

This section provides technical details of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in AMQ Online and EnMasse is due to a lack of proper CSRF protection, making it exploitable under certain conditions.

Affected Systems and Versions

AMQ-Online versions prior to 1.5.2
Enmasse versions 0.31.0-rc1 up to 0.32.2

Exploitation Mechanism

Exploitable in cases where preflight checks are not enforced or bypassed
Particularly risky for authorized users with older browsers using Adobe Flash

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from the CVE with these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update AMQ-Online to version 1.5.2 or later
Upgrade Enmasse to version 0.32.2 or above
Disable Adobe Flash in browsers

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and browsers
Implement CSRF protection mechanisms

Patching and Updates

Apply patches provided by the vendor
Stay informed about security updates and best practices