CVE-2020-15263 : Security Advisory and Response

In platform before version 9.4.4, inline attributes are not properly escaped, potentially leading to an XSS vulnerability. This issue affects versions >= 9.0.0 and was resolved in 9.4.4.

Understanding CVE-2020-15263

This CVE involves a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the platform software.

What is CVE-2020-15263?

CVE-2020-15263 is a security vulnerability in the platform software that allows for XSS attacks due to improper escaping of inline attributes.

The Impact of CVE-2020-15263

The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 8 (High severity) with high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and user interaction.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-15263

This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The issue arises from improper escaping of inline attributes, enabling potential XSS attacks if unescaped user data is present.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: platform
Vendor: orchidsoftware
Affected Versions: >= 9.0.0, < 9.4.4

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: High
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Changed

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-15263 with these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update platform to version 9.4.4 or newer to eliminate the vulnerability.
Ensure all user input is properly escaped to prevent XSS attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly audit and sanitize user input to mitigate XSS risks.
Educate developers on secure coding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches promptly to address known vulnerabilities and enhance system security.