CVE-2021-41557 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Sofico Miles RIA 2020.2 Build 127964T is affected by Stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows an attacker to manipulate work orders leading to potential security breaches.

Understanding CVE-2021-41557

What is CVE-2021-41557?

Sofico Miles RIA 2020.2 Build 127964T is susceptible to Stored XSS. Attackers with specific user account access can insert malicious scripts into work order numbers.

The Impact of CVE-2021-41557

The vulnerability can be exploited by threat actors with RIA IT or Fleet role access, compromising the integrity and security of work orders.

Technical Details of CVE-2021-41557

Vulnerability Description

The XSS flaw in Sofico Miles RIA 2020.2 Build 127964T enables unauthorized insertion of scripts into work order numbers.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Sofico Miles RIA 2020.2 Build 127964T
Vendor: Sofico
Versions affected: All

Exploitation Mechanism

By crafting a work order in the damage reports section or modifying existing ones, attackers can inject XSS payloads into work order numbers.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement input validation mechanisms to sanitize user inputs thoroughly.
Regularly monitor work orders for unusual activity.
Restrict access privileges to mitigate unauthorized modifications.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security training for users and administrators.
Employ penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities proactively.
Keep systems and software up to date with security patches.
Use web application firewalls to filter and block malicious traffic.