CVE-2020-14943 : Security Advisory and Response

Global RADAR BSA Radar 1.6.7234.24750 and earlier versions are susceptible to stored cross-site scripting (XSS) through the Firstname and Lastname parameters in the Update User Profile feature.

Understanding CVE-2020-14943

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Global RADAR BSA Radar versions that allows for stored XSS attacks.

What is CVE-2020-14943?

The Firstname and Lastname parameters in Global RADAR BSA Radar 1.6.7234.24750 and earlier are vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting (XSS) via Update User Profile.

The Impact of CVE-2020-14943

This vulnerability could be exploited by attackers to inject malicious scripts into the application, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or further attacks.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-14943

Global RADAR BSA Radar 1.6.7234.24750 and earlier versions are affected by stored cross-site scripting (XSS) through specific parameters.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability lies in the handling of the Firstname and Lastname parameters in the Update User Profile functionality, allowing attackers to store and execute malicious scripts.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Global RADAR BSA Radar
Versions affected: 1.6.7234.24750 and earlier

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious scripts into the Firstname and Lastname parameters, which are not properly sanitized, leading to stored cross-site scripting attacks.

Mitigation and Prevention

It is crucial to take immediate steps to address and prevent the exploitation of CVE-2020-14943.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable or restrict access to the affected functionality if a patch is not immediately available.
Educate users about the risks of executing scripts from untrusted sources.
Regularly monitor and audit user inputs to detect and prevent malicious script injections.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement input validation and output encoding to prevent XSS attacks.
Keep software and systems up to date with the latest security patches.

Patching and Updates

Apply the latest patches and updates provided by the vendor to fix the vulnerability and enhance the security of the application.