CVE-2020-21126 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

MetInfo 7.0.0 contains a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability via admin/?n=admin&c=index&a=doSaveInfo.

Understanding CVE-2020-21126

This CVE entry describes a CSRF vulnerability found in MetInfo 7.0.0.

What is CVE-2020-21126?

The CVE-2020-21126 vulnerability involves a CSRF issue in MetInfo 7.0.0, allowing attackers to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated users.

The Impact of CVE-2020-21126

The CSRF vulnerability in MetInfo 7.0.0 can lead to unauthorized actions, data manipulation, and potential account compromise.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-21126

This section provides technical details of the CVE-2020-21126 vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

MetInfo 7.0.0 is susceptible to Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) via the specific URL admin/?n=admin&c=index&a=doSaveInfo.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: MetInfo 7.0.0
Vendor: Not applicable
Affected Version: Not applicable

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by tricking authenticated users into visiting a malicious website or clicking on a crafted link, leading to unauthorized actions.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from the CVE-2020-21126 vulnerability with the following measures:

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement CSRF tokens to validate and authenticate user requests.
Regularly monitor and audit user activities for suspicious behavior.
Educate users about the risks of clicking on unknown links or visiting untrusted websites.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Keep software and systems up to date with the latest security patches and updates.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches or updates provided by MetInfo to address the CSRF vulnerability in version 7.0.0.