CVE-2020-22158 : Security Advisory and Response

MediaKind (formerly Ericsson) RX8200 5.13.3 devices are vulnerable to multiple reflected and stored XSS attacks.

Understanding CVE-2020-22158

MediaKind (formerly Ericsson) RX8200 5.13.3 devices are susceptible to XSS vulnerabilities that can be exploited by injecting malicious JavaScript code.

What is CVE-2020-22158?

This CVE identifies vulnerabilities in MediaKind (formerly Ericsson) RX8200 5.13.3 devices that allow attackers to execute reflected and stored XSS attacks.

The Impact of CVE-2020-22158

These vulnerabilities enable attackers to inject and execute malicious JavaScript code, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, and other security breaches.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-22158

MediaKind (formerly Ericsson) RX8200 5.13.3 devices are affected by the following:

Vulnerability Description

Attackers can exploit reflected XSS by injecting JavaScript code into the "path" or "Services+ID" parameters.
Stored XSS can be triggered by modifying the "name" parameter with malicious code.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Not applicable
Vendor: Not applicable
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Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers inject JavaScript code directly into specific parameters and send URLs to users to exploit reflected XSS.
For stored XSS, attackers must tamper with the "name" parameter to insert malicious code.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2020-22158, consider the following:

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement input validation to sanitize user inputs and prevent script injection.
Regularly update and patch the affected devices to mitigate the vulnerabilities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Educate users on safe browsing practices and awareness of social engineering tactics.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by MediaKind (formerly Ericsson) promptly to fix the XSS vulnerabilities.