CVE-2020-25750 : What You Need to Know

An XXE vulnerability was discovered in DotPlant2 before 2020-09-14, specifically in the class Pay2PayPayment in payment/Pay2PayPayment.php, allowing for potential exploitation through user input.

Understanding CVE-2020-25750

This CVE identifies a security flaw in DotPlant2 that could lead to XXE attacks.

What is CVE-2020-25750?

The vulnerability lies in the checkResult function of the Pay2PayPayment class, where unsanitized user input ($_POST['xml']) is utilized for simplexml_load_string, creating an opportunity for XXE attacks.

The Impact of CVE-2020-25750

This vulnerability affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer of DotPlant2, potentially exposing sensitive information to malicious actors.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-25750

This section delves into the specifics of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The issue stems from the lack of input sanitization in the checkResult function, allowing malicious XML input to trigger XXE attacks.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: DotPlant2
Vendor: Not applicable
Versions: All versions before 2020-09-14

Exploitation Mechanism

By submitting crafted XML data through the $_POST['xml'] parameter, attackers can exploit the vulnerability to execute XXE attacks.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-25750 requires immediate actions and long-term security measures.

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade to a supported version of DotPlant2 that includes a patch for this vulnerability.
Implement input validation and sanitization to prevent malicious XML input.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and maintain software to ensure the latest security patches are applied.
Conduct security audits and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities proactively.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that all software components, including DotPlant2, are regularly updated to mitigate known vulnerabilities and enhance overall security.