CVE-2020-24665 : What You Need to Know

Hitachi Vantara Pentaho through 7.x - 8.x is vulnerable to an XML Entity Expansion injection flaw in the Dashboard Editor, enabling authenticated remote users to launch a denial of service attack by exploiting the 'dashboardXml' parameter. The issue was addressed in versions >= 7.1.0.25, >= 8.2.0.6, and >= 8.3.0.0 GA.

Understanding CVE-2020-24665

This CVE identifies a security vulnerability in Hitachi Vantara Pentaho that could lead to a denial of service condition.

What is CVE-2020-24665?

The vulnerability in Hitachi Vantara Pentaho allows authenticated remote users to exploit an XML Entity Expansion injection flaw in the Dashboard Editor, potentially causing a denial of service.

The Impact of CVE-2020-24665

The vulnerability could be exploited by attackers to trigger a denial of service (DoS) condition on the affected systems, impacting their availability and performance.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-24665

Hitachi Vantara Pentaho through 7.x - 8.x is susceptible to an XML Entity Expansion injection vulnerability in the Dashboard Editor.

Vulnerability Description

The flaw in the 'dashboardXml' parameter of Hitachi Vantara Pentaho allows authenticated remote users to perform XML Entity Expansion injection attacks, leading to a DoS condition.

Affected Systems and Versions

Hitachi Vantara Pentaho versions through 7.x - 8.x

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by manipulating the 'dashboardXml' parameter, causing the system to process excessive XML entities and potentially leading to a DoS.

Mitigation and Prevention

It is crucial to take immediate steps to address and prevent the exploitation of CVE-2020-24665.

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade Hitachi Vantara Pentaho to version >= 7.1.0.25, >= 8.2.0.6, or >= 8.3.0.0 GA to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor system logs for any unusual activities that could indicate exploitation attempts.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch Hitachi Vantara Pentaho to ensure the latest security fixes are in place.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address any potential vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by Hitachi Vantara to address known vulnerabilities and enhance system security.