CVE-2020-13628 : Security Advisory and Response

A Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Centreon widgets allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML, impacting various versions.

Understanding CVE-2020-13628

This CVE involves a security flaw in Centreon widgets that could be exploited by attackers to execute XSS attacks.

What is CVE-2020-13628?

CVE-2020-13628 is a Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that enables malicious actors to inject unauthorized web scripts or HTML code through the widgetId parameter in Centreon's host-monitoring/src/toolbar.php.

The Impact of CVE-2020-13628

The vulnerability affects multiple versions of Centreon widgets, potentially leading to unauthorized script execution and HTML injection.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-13628

This section provides detailed technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The XSS vulnerability in Centreon widgets allows remote attackers to inject malicious web scripts or HTML code via the widgetId parameter in host-monitoring/src/toolbar.php.

Affected Systems and Versions

The following versions of Centreon widgets are impacted:

Centreon host-monitoring widget: 1.6.4, 18.10.3, 19.04.3, 19.0.1
Centreon service-monitoring widget: 1.6.4, 18.10.5, 19.04.3, 19.10.2
Centreon tactical-overview widget: 1.0.3, 18.10.1, 19.04.1, 19.10.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by manipulating the widgetId parameter to inject malicious scripts or HTML code, potentially compromising the security of the affected systems.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-13628 requires immediate actions and long-term security measures.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Centreon widgets to the patched versions mentioned above to mitigate the vulnerability.
Implement input validation mechanisms to sanitize user inputs and prevent XSS attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit web applications for security vulnerabilities.
Educate developers and users on secure coding practices to prevent XSS vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Centreon promptly to address the XSS vulnerability and enhance system security.