CVE-2020-15733 : Security Advisory and Response

Bitdefender Antivirus Plus versions prior to 25.0.7.29 are affected by an Origin Validation Error vulnerability in the SafePay component, allowing web resources to misrepresent themselves in the URL bar.

Understanding CVE-2020-15733

This CVE identifies a URL Spoofing Vulnerability in Bitdefender SafePay.

What is CVE-2020-15733?

An Origin Validation Error vulnerability in Bitdefender Antivirus Plus allows a web resource to misrepresent itself in the URL bar.

The Impact of CVE-2020-15733

CVSS Base Score: 6.5 (Medium Severity)
Confidentiality Impact: High
Attack Vector: Network
User Interaction: Required

Technical Details of CVE-2020-15733

Bitdefender Antivirus Plus is susceptible to URL Spoofing due to an Origin Validation Error in the SafePay component.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows a web resource to present incorrect information in the URL bar.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: Bitdefender Antivirus Plus
Vendor: Bitdefender
Affected Versions: Prior to 25.0.7.29

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by a web resource to deceive users about the displayed URL.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2020-15733, follow these steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Bitdefender Antivirus Plus to version 25.0.7.29 or later.
Be cautious while entering sensitive information on websites.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update your antivirus software to the latest version.
Educate users about phishing and URL spoofing techniques.

Patching and Updates

An automatic update in version 25.0.7.29 of Bitdefender Antivirus Plus resolves the URL Spoofing Vulnerability in SafePay.