CVE-2020-15497 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Jalios JCMS 10.0.2 build-20200224104759 is affected by a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in jcore/portal/ajaxPortal.jsp, allowing XSS via the types parameter. The presence of this vulnerability in the standard installation of Jalios JCMS is disputed.

Understanding CVE-2020-15497

This CVE entry describes a medium-severity XSS vulnerability in Jalios JCMS 10.0.2 build-20200224104759.

What is CVE-2020-15497?

CVE-2020-15497 is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Jalios JCMS 10.0.2 build-20200224104759, specifically in the jcore/portal/ajaxPortal.jsp file, which allows attackers to execute malicious scripts via the types parameter.

The Impact of CVE-2020-15497

The impact of this vulnerability is considered medium severity with a CVSS base score of 5.3. It requires low attack complexity and no privileges are needed for exploitation. The integrity impact is low, and there is no impact on confidentiality or availability.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-15497

This section provides more technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows for XSS attacks via the types parameter in the jcore/portal/ajaxPortal.jsp file of Jalios JCMS 10.0.2 build-20200224104759.

Affected Systems and Versions

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Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited remotely with a low attack complexity, requiring no user interaction.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-15497 involves taking immediate steps and implementing long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Monitor security advisories from Jalios for patches or workarounds.
Consider implementing web application firewalls to filter and block malicious traffic.
Educate users on safe browsing practices to mitigate the risk of XSS attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch Jalios JCMS to the latest version to address security vulnerabilities.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate potential vulnerabilities.
Implement secure coding practices to prevent XSS vulnerabilities in web applications.
Stay informed about emerging security threats and best practices in web application security.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches or updates provided by Jalios to fix the XSS vulnerability in Jalios JCMS 10.0.2 build-20200224104759.