CVE-2020-26218 : Security Advisory and Response

HTML Injection vulnerability in touchbase.ai before version 2.0 allows attackers to execute Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

Understanding CVE-2020-26218

touchbase.ai before version 2.0 is vulnerable to HTML Injection, enabling Cross-Site Scripting attacks that can lead to defacement or user redirection to malicious sites.

What is CVE-2020-26218?

CVE-2020-26218 is an HTML Injection vulnerability in touchbase.ai before version 2.0, allowing attackers to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
The issue has been patched in version 2.0.

The Impact of CVE-2020-26218

CVSS Score: 8 (High)
Severity: High
Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: High
Confidentiality Impact: High
Integrity Impact: High
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Changed
Vector String: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N

Technical Details of CVE-2020-26218

HTML Injection Vulnerability

Vulnerability Description

Allows attackers to inject HTML payloads, leading to Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: touchbase.ai
Vendor: puncsky
Vulnerable Versions: < 2.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers inject malicious HTML payloads to exploit the vulnerability.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting Systems from CVE-2020-26218

Immediate Steps to Take

Update touchbase.ai to version 2.0 or higher to apply the patch.
Implement input validation to sanitize user inputs and prevent HTML injection.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and update software to address security vulnerabilities.
Educate developers on secure coding practices to prevent Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches promptly to mitigate HTML Injection risks.