CVE-2020-1760 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2020-1760, a vulnerability in Ceph Object Gateway allowing XSS attacks. Find mitigation steps and version details to protect your systems.
A flaw in the Ceph Object Gateway could lead to potential XSS attacks due to the lack of input neutralization.
Understanding CVE-2020-1760
What is CVE-2020-1760?
This CVE describes a vulnerability in the Ceph Object Gateway that allows an anonymous user in Amazon S3 to send requests that may result in cross-site scripting attacks.
The Impact of CVE-2020-1760
The vulnerability could lead to XSS attacks, compromising the integrity and confidentiality of affected systems.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-1760
Vulnerability Description
- A flaw in the Ceph Object Gateway allows an anonymous user to send requests in Amazon S3, enabling potential XSS attacks due to insufficient input neutralization.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Vendor: [UNKNOWN]
- Product: Ceph
- Versions affected: 15.2.1, 14.2.9, 13.2.9
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited through crafted requests by an anonymous user in Amazon S3, leading to XSS attacks.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply vendor patches and updates promptly.
- Restrict access to the Ceph Object Gateway to authorized users only.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Perform regular security assessments and audits of the Ceph Object Gateway.
- Educate users on secure coding practices to prevent XSS vulnerabilities.
Patching and Updates
- Install the latest security updates provided by the vendor to address the vulnerability.