CVE-2020-25902 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Blackboard Collaborate Ultra 20.02 is affected by a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that can lead to the theft of user cookies when joining a class.

Understanding CVE-2020-25902

Blackboard Collaborate Ultra 20.02 XSS vulnerability

What is CVE-2020-25902?

This CVE identifies a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Blackboard Collaborate Ultra 20.02, allowing malicious actors to execute XSS payloads in the classroom environment, potentially compromising user data.

The Impact of CVE-2020-25902

Exploitation of this vulnerability can result in the theft of cookies from users participating in affected classes.
Third-parties have raised concerns about the validity of this entry, suggesting it may be a false positive.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-25902

Details of the vulnerability

Vulnerability Description

The XSS vulnerability in Blackboard Collaborate Ultra 20.02 enables the execution of malicious scripts within the classroom, posing a risk of cookie theft from users.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Blackboard Collaborate Ultra 20.02
Vendor: Blackboard
Version: Not applicable

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability allows attackers to inject and execute XSS payloads within the class environment, potentially leading to the unauthorized access and theft of user cookies.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting against CVE-2020-25902

Immediate Steps to Take

Monitor for any suspicious activities or unauthorized access within Blackboard Collaborate Ultra 20.02.
Educate users about the risks of clicking on unknown links or executing scripts in the class environment.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the Blackboard Collaborate Ultra software to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
Implement security measures such as content security policies to prevent XSS attacks.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by Blackboard to address the XSS vulnerability in Collaborate Ultra 20.02.