CVE-2020-6803 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2020-6803, an open redirect vulnerability in Mozilla WebThings Gateway, allowing malicious redirection post-login. Find mitigation steps and patch details.
An open redirect vulnerability in Mozilla WebThings Gateway could lead to users being redirected to malicious sites after logging in.
Understanding CVE-2020-6803
An overview of the security issue in Mozilla WebThings Gateway.
What is CVE-2020-6803?
CVE-2020-6803 is an open redirect vulnerability found in the login page of Mozilla WebThings Gateway, potentially exposing users to malicious redirection.
The Impact of CVE-2020-6803
The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 5.4, with medium severity, low confidentiality and integrity impacts, and no privileges required for exploitation.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-6803
Exploring the specifics of the CVE-2020-6803 vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The presence of an open redirect on the gateway's login page allows attackers to redirect users to malicious websites post-login.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: WebThings Gateway
- Vendor: Mozilla
- Versions affected: 0.3.0 and 0.12.0
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Network
- User Interaction: Required
- Scope: Unchanged
Mitigation and Prevention
Understanding how to address and prevent the CVE-2020-6803 vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Avoid sharing the gateway address publicly
- Exercise caution when clicking on gateway-related links, especially to the login page
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update the WebThings Gateway software
- Implement network security measures to detect and prevent open redirects
Patching and Updates
- Apply the patch provided by Mozilla to address the open redirect vulnerability