CVE-2020-5334 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

RSA Archer, versions prior to 6.7 P2, is vulnerable to a Document Object Model (DOM) based cross-site scripting attack. An attacker could exploit this by injecting malicious code into the browser's DOM environment.

Understanding CVE-2020-5334

RSA Archer, a product by Dell, has a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability that could allow remote attackers to execute malicious code.

What is CVE-2020-5334?

RSA Archer, versions before 6.7 P2, is susceptible to a DOM-based cross-site scripting vulnerability.
Attackers can exploit this by tricking users into providing malicious HTML or JavaScript code.

The Impact of CVE-2020-5334

CVSS Base Score: 8.2 (High)
Attack Vector: Network
Confidentiality Impact: High
Integrity Impact: Low
Availability Impact: Low
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Changed

Technical Details of CVE-2020-5334

RSA Archer's vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability lies in versions of RSA Archer before 6.7 P2.
It allows attackers to execute malicious code in the context of the vulnerable web application.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: RSA Archer
Vendor: Dell
Vulnerable Versions: Prior to 6.7 P2
Version Type: Custom

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious HTML or JavaScript code into the browser's DOM environment.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2020-5334.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update RSA Archer to version 6.7 P2 or later to patch the vulnerability.
Educate users on identifying and avoiding suspicious links or content.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and update web application security measures.
Implement content security policies to prevent cross-site scripting attacks.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by Dell for RSA Archer.