CVE-2020-17453 : Security Advisory and Response

CVE-2020-17453 is a vulnerability in WSO2 Management Console that allows for XSS attacks via a specific parameter. Learn about the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.

Understanding CVE-2020-17453

WSO2 Management Console through version 5.10 is susceptible to XSS attacks through the msgId parameter in the carbon/admin/login.jsp page.

What is CVE-2020-17453?

This CVE identifies a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WSO2 Management Console, enabling malicious actors to execute scripts in a victim's browser.

The Impact of CVE-2020-17453

The vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access, data theft, and potential manipulation of user sessions within the affected application.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-17453

Vulnerability Description

The XSS vulnerability in WSO2 Management Console allows attackers to inject and execute malicious scripts through the msgId parameter.

Affected Systems and Versions

Vendor: WSO2
Product: Management Console
Affected Version: 5.10

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious scripts into the msgId parameter of the carbon/admin/login.jsp page.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable or restrict access to the affected page or parameter.
Implement input validation to sanitize user inputs and prevent script injection.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the WSO2 Management Console to the latest version.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by WSO2 to address the XSS vulnerability in the Management Console.