Learn about CVE-2020-24711 affecting Gophish before 0.11.0, allowing denial of service attacks via clickjacking. Find mitigation steps and preventive measures here.
Gophish before 0.11.0 is vulnerable to a denial of service attack via a clickjacking exploit.
Understanding CVE-2020-24711
The vulnerability in Gophish allows attackers to disrupt services by exploiting the Reset button on the Account Settings page.
What is CVE-2020-24711?
The Reset button in Gophish versions prior to 0.11.0 can be abused by malicious actors to trigger a denial of service through clickjacking.
The Impact of CVE-2020-24711
This vulnerability enables attackers to disrupt the normal operation of Gophish, potentially leading to service unavailability and operational issues.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-24711
Gophish's vulnerability can be further understood through the following technical aspects:
Vulnerability Description
The Reset button on the Account Settings page in Gophish before version 0.11.0 is susceptible to a clickjacking attack, allowing threat actors to launch denial of service attacks.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited through a clickjacking attack, where an attacker tricks a user into clicking on the Reset button, causing a denial of service.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2020-24711 involves taking immediate and long-term security measures:
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates