CVE-2020-14408 : Security Advisory and Response

An issue was discovered in Agentejo Cockpit 0.10.2, allowing for a Reflected XSS attack due to insufficient sanitization of the to parameter in the /auth/login route.

Understanding CVE-2020-14408

This CVE identifies a vulnerability in Agentejo Cockpit 0.10.2 that enables the injection of arbitrary JavaScript code into a web page's content.

What is CVE-2020-14408?

The vulnerability in Agentejo Cockpit 0.10.2 arises from inadequate sanitization of the to parameter in the /auth/login route, leading to a potential Reflected XSS attack.

The Impact of CVE-2020-14408

The presence of this vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code into web pages, potentially compromising user data and executing unauthorized actions.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-14408

This section delves into the specifics of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Insufficient sanitization of the to parameter in the /auth/login route of Agentejo Cockpit 0.10.2 permits the injection of arbitrary JavaScript code, creating a Reflected XSS attack vector.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Agentejo Cockpit 0.10.2
Vendor: Agentejo
Version: n/a

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by injecting malicious JavaScript code into the to parameter of the /auth/login route, which is then reflected back to the user's browser, executing the injected code.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-14408 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Agentejo Cockpit to a patched version that addresses the vulnerability.
Implement input validation and sanitization to prevent malicious code injection.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit web application code for vulnerabilities.
Educate developers on secure coding practices to prevent similar issues in the future.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Agentejo promptly to mitigate the risk of exploitation.