CVE-2020-24983 : Security Advisory and Response

An issue was discovered in Quadbase EspressReports ES 7 Update 9 where an unauthenticated attacker can exploit a CSRF vulnerability to perform unauthorized actions on the target web application.

Understanding CVE-2020-24983

This CVE involves a security flaw in Quadbase EspressReports ES 7 Update 9 that allows attackers to manipulate the DashboardBuilder through a crafted HTML file.

What is CVE-2020-24983?

The vulnerability enables an attacker to execute a POST request via a malicious HTML file, leveraging the target admin session to make authenticated requests, such as altering the Dashboard name.

The Impact of CVE-2020-24983

The exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized actions being performed within the web application, potentially compromising data and system integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-24983

This section provides more in-depth technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate the DashboardBuilder in Quadbase EspressReports ES 7 Update 9 through a crafted HTML file, leading to CSRF attacks.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Quadbase EspressReports ES 7 Update 9
Vendor: Quadbase
Version: Not applicable

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers create a malicious HTML file housing a POST request to DashboardBuilder
The request utilizes the target admin session to execute authenticated actions
Actions performed appear as if initiated by the victim

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-24983 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement input validation mechanisms to prevent malicious file uploads
Monitor and restrict admin session usage to authorized personnel

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing
Educate users on safe browsing habits and phishing awareness

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by Quadbase to address the CSRF vulnerability