CVE-2020-36664 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

CVE-2020-36664 is a vulnerability found in Artesãos SEOTools affecting versions up to 0.17.1, leading to an open redirect issue in the setTitle function of SEOMeta.php.

Understanding CVE-2020-36664

This CVE identifies a security vulnerability in Artesãos SEOTools that allows for open redirect exploitation.

What is CVE-2020-36664?

The vulnerability in Artesãos SEOTools up to version 0.17.1 allows attackers to manipulate the 'title' argument in the SEOMeta.php file, resulting in an open redirect vulnerability.

The Impact of CVE-2020-36664

The vulnerability can be exploited to redirect users to malicious websites, potentially leading to phishing attacks or the installation of malware.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-36664

Artesãos SEOTools SEOMeta.php setTitle redirect vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

The issue lies in the setTitle function of SEOMeta.php, where improper handling of user-supplied data can lead to an open redirect vulnerability.

Affected Systems and Versions

Vendor: Artesãos
Product: SEOTools
Vulnerable Versions: 0.17.0, 0.17.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by manipulating the 'title' argument in SEOMeta.php to redirect users to malicious sites.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-36664.

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade Artesãos SEOTools to version 0.17.2 to mitigate the vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software components to address known vulnerabilities.
Implement input validation to prevent malicious input.

Patching and Updates

Apply the patch ca27cd0edf917e0bc805227013859b8b5a1f01fb provided by Artesãos.