CVE-2020-6578 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2020-6578 affecting Zen Cart 1.5.6d. Understand the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps to prevent reflected XSS attacks. Stay secure with patches and updates.
Zen Cart 1.5.6d allows reflected XSS via the main_page parameter to includes/templates/template_default/common/tpl_main_page.php or includes/templates/responsive_classic/common/tpl_main_page.php.
Understanding CVE-2020-6578
Zen Cart 1.5.6d is vulnerable to reflected XSS attacks through specific parameters.
What is CVE-2020-6578?
This CVE identifies a security vulnerability in Zen Cart 1.5.6d that enables attackers to execute reflected cross-site scripting attacks.
The Impact of CVE-2020-6578
The vulnerability allows malicious actors to inject and execute scripts in the context of a user's browser, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data theft.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-6578
Zen Cart 1.5.6d vulnerability details.
Vulnerability Description
- Type: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
- Location: main_page parameter in specific PHP files
- Exploitation: Attackers can craft malicious links to exploit this vulnerability
Affected Systems and Versions
- Affected Version: Zen Cart 1.5.6d
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attackers can manipulate the main_page parameter to inject malicious scripts
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2020-6578.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by Zen Cart promptly
- Implement input validation to sanitize user inputs
- Monitor and filter user-generated content for malicious scripts
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch Zen Cart installations
- Educate users on safe browsing practices and awareness of phishing attempts
Patching and Updates
- Zen Cart users should update to the latest version to mitigate the XSS vulnerability