CVE-2020-25148 : Security Advisory and Response

Observium Professional, Enterprise & Community 20.8.10631 is vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) allowing malicious JavaScript injection.

Understanding CVE-2020-25148

An issue in Observium versions 20.8.10631 enables attackers to inject and store malicious JavaScript code via specific pages.

What is CVE-2020-25148?

The vulnerability in Observium allows for Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks by injecting harmful JavaScript code.

The Impact of CVE-2020-25148

Attackers can execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the user's browser, leading to unauthorized actions.
Sensitive data may be compromised through XSS exploitation.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-25148

Observium's vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

Observium 20.8.10631 is susceptible to XSS attacks due to inadequate input validation.

Affected Systems and Versions

Observium Professional, Enterprise & Community 20.8.10631

Exploitation Mechanism

Malicious code injection through specific pages like /iftype/type= and pages/iftype.inc.php.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-25148.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Observium to a patched version.
Implement input validation to prevent XSS attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regular security assessments and code reviews.
Educate users on safe browsing habits.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches promptly to mitigate vulnerabilities.