CVE-2020-14445 : What You Need to Know
Discover the XSS vulnerability in WSO2 Identity Server and IS Key Manager through CVE-2020-14445. Learn about the impact, affected versions, and mitigation steps.
An issue was discovered in WSO2 Identity Server through 5.9.0 and WSO2 IS as Key Manager through 5.9.0. A potential Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in the Management Console Basic Policy Editor user Interface.
Understanding CVE-2020-14445
This CVE involves a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WSO2 Identity Server and WSO2 IS as Key Manager.
What is CVE-2020-14445?
CVE-2020-14445 is a security vulnerability found in WSO2 Identity Server and WSO2 IS as Key Manager versions up to 5.9.0, allowing potential XSS attacks through the Management Console Basic Policy Editor user Interface.
The Impact of CVE-2020-14445
The impact of this vulnerability is rated as MEDIUM severity with a CVSS base score of 4.4. It requires low privileges and user interaction, affecting confidentiality and integrity but not availability.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-14445
This section provides more in-depth technical details of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability involves a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the Management Console Basic Policy Editor user Interface of WSO2 Identity Server and WSO2 IS as Key Manager.
Affected Systems and Versions
- WSO2 Identity Server through 5.9.0
- WSO2 IS as Key Manager through 5.9.0
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited through a network attack vector, requiring user interaction to execute malicious scripts.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2020-14445, follow these mitigation and prevention steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply the security patches provided by WSO2 for the affected versions.
- Educate users about the risks of clicking on untrusted links or visiting malicious websites.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch your WSO2 Identity Server and IS Key Manager installations.
- Implement security best practices to prevent XSS vulnerabilities in web applications.
Patching and Updates
Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates released by WSO2 to mitigate the CVE-2020-14445 vulnerability.