CVE-2020-25950 : What You Need to Know

Advanced Webhost Billing System 3.7.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks that can lead to the unauthorized deletion of contacts.

Understanding CVE-2020-25950

This CVE involves a security vulnerability in the Advanced Webhost Billing System 3.7.0 that allows for CSRF attacks resulting in the deletion of contacts.

What is CVE-2020-25950?

The CVE-2020-25950 vulnerability pertains to the ability of an attacker to perform CSRF attacks within the billing system, potentially leading to the deletion of contacts without proper authorization.

The Impact of CVE-2020-25950

The impact of this vulnerability is the unauthorized deletion of contacts from the My Additional Contact page within the affected billing system.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-25950

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Advanced Webhost Billing System 3.7.0 allows attackers to exploit CSRF to delete contacts without proper authorization.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Advanced Webhost Billing System 3.7.0
Vendor: Not applicable
Version: Not applicable

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can craft malicious requests that, when executed by authenticated users, lead to the deletion of contacts without their consent.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement CSRF tokens to validate and authenticate requests.
Regularly monitor and review contact deletion activities for any suspicious behavior.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Educate users on safe browsing practices and the importance of verifying actions before confirming.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that the Advanced Webhost Billing System is updated to the latest version that includes patches for the CSRF vulnerability.