CVE-2020-25163 : Security Advisory and Response

This CVE-2020-25163 article provides insights into the OSIsoft PI Vision Cross-site Scripting vulnerability, its impact, technical details, and mitigation strategies.

Understanding CVE-2020-25163

OSIsoft reported these vulnerabilities to CISA, affecting PI Vision by OSIsoft.

What is CVE-2020-25163?

A remote attacker with write access to PI ProcessBook files could inject code into OSIsoft PI Vision 2020 versions before 3.5.0, leading to unauthorized information disclosure, modification, or deletion.

The Impact of CVE-2020-25163

CVSS Score: 7.7 (High Severity)
Attack Vector: Network
Confidentiality Impact: High
Integrity Impact: High
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Changed
Attack Complexity: High
Availability Impact: None

Technical Details of CVE-2020-25163

This section delves into the vulnerability description, affected systems, and exploitation mechanism.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to inject code into PI Vision, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and modification.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: PI Vision
Vendor: OSIsoft
Affected Versions: Prior to 2020

Exploitation Mechanism

The attacker needs write access to PI ProcessBook files to inject malicious code into OSIsoft PI Vision.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn about the immediate steps and long-term security practices to safeguard against CVE-2020-25163.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update to OSIsoft PI Vision 2020 Version 3.5.0
Implement recommended defensive measures from OSIsoft

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and update software versions
Educate users on safe browsing habits

Patching and Updates

Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates provided by OSIsoft.