CVE-2020-36653 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability was found in GENI Portal, leading to a cross-site scripting issue in the error-text.php file. The CVE was published on January 18, 2023, with a CVSS base score of 3.5 (Low).

Understanding CVE-2020-36653

This CVE involves a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the GENI Portal's error-text.php file.

What is CVE-2020-36653?

CVE-2020-36653 is a cross-site scripting vulnerability found in the GENI Portal, affecting an unknown functionality of the error-text.php file.

The Impact of CVE-2020-36653

The vulnerability allows for remote attacks via the manipulation of the 'error' argument, potentially leading to cross-site scripting.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-36653

This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The issue resides in the error-text.php file of the GENI Portal, allowing for cross-site scripting through the manipulation of the 'error' argument.

Affected Systems and Versions

Vendor: GENI
Product: Portal
Affected Version: n/a

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the vulnerability remotely by manipulating the 'error' argument, leading to cross-site scripting.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn how to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2020-36653 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the patch identified as c2356cc41260551073bfaa3a94d1ab074f554938 to address the issue.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that the GENI Portal is regularly updated with the latest patches to mitigate security risks.