CVE-2020-10428 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2020-10428, a vulnerability in Chadha PHPKB Standard Multi-Language 9 allowing Reflected XSS attacks. Find out how to mitigate and prevent this security risk.
Chadha PHPKB Standard Multi-Language 9 allows Reflected XSS in admin/manage-news.php via URIs in admin/header.php.
Understanding CVE-2020-10428
What is CVE-2020-10428?
The vulnerability in Chadha PHPKB Standard Multi-Language 9 enables attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML through URIs.
The Impact of CVE-2020-10428
This vulnerability allows for Reflected XSS, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or further attacks.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-10428
Vulnerability Description
The issue arises from how URIs are processed in admin/header.php, enabling the injection of malicious scripts via a question mark (?) and payload in admin/manage-news.php.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Chadha PHPKB Standard Multi-Language 9
- Vendor: Chadha
- Version: All versions are affected
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by crafting a malicious URI with a payload appended after a question mark (?) to execute arbitrary scripts.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Implement input validation to sanitize user-supplied data
- Regularly monitor and analyze web traffic for suspicious activities
Long-Term Security Practices
- Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing
- Educate developers on secure coding practices
Patching and Updates
Apply security patches provided by Chadha for Chadha PHPKB Standard Multi-Language 9.