CVE-2020-35200 : What You Need to Know

Openfire 4.6.0 by Ignite Realtime is affected by a Reflective Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in plugins/clientcontrol/spark-form.jsp.

Understanding CVE-2020-35200

This CVE identifies a specific security issue in Ignite Realtime Openfire 4.6.0.

What is CVE-2020-35200?

CVE-2020-35200 refers to a Reflective XSS vulnerability found in the spark-form.jsp file within the clientcontrol plugin of Openfire 4.6.0.

The Impact of CVE-2020-35200

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's session, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data theft.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-35200

Openfire 4.6.0's vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

The Reflective XSS vulnerability in spark-form.jsp of Openfire 4.6.0 enables attackers to inject and execute malicious scripts.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Version: Openfire 4.6.0
Vendor: Ignite Realtime
Product: Not applicable

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by injecting crafted scripts through the spark-form.jsp file, which are then executed in the context of the user's session.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent the exploitation of CVE-2020-35200.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable the clientcontrol plugin in Openfire 4.6.0 to prevent exploitation of the vulnerability.
Regularly monitor for any unusual activities on the affected system.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement input validation mechanisms to sanitize user inputs and prevent script injections.
Keep software and plugins up to date to patch known vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Check for security patches or updates provided by Ignite Realtime for Openfire to address the Reflective XSS vulnerability in version 4.6.0.