CVE-2020-36492 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

DedeCMS v7.5 SP2 contains multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in select_media.php, posing a security risk.

Understanding CVE-2020-36492

What is CVE-2020-36492?

DedeCMS v7.5 SP2 is affected by XSS vulnerabilities in various parameters, allowing attackers to execute malicious scripts.

The Impact of CVE-2020-36492

These vulnerabilities can be exploited by attackers to inject malicious scripts, steal sensitive information, or perform unauthorized actions on the affected system.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-36492

Vulnerability Description

The XSS vulnerabilities in DedeCMS v7.5 SP2 exist in parameters such as

activepath

,

keyword

,

tag

,

fmdo=x&filename

,

CKEditor

, and

CKEditorFuncNum

in select_media.php.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: DedeCMS v7.5 SP2
Vendor: N/A
Version: N/A

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit these vulnerabilities by injecting malicious scripts through the mentioned parameters, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data theft.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable the affected component or upgrade to a patched version.
Implement input validation to sanitize user-supplied data.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the CMS and its components.
Conduct security audits and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by the CMS vendor to address the XSS vulnerabilities in DedeCMS v7.5 SP2.