CVE-2020-26563 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2020-26563, a reflected XSS vulnerability in ObjectPlanet Opinio before 7.14, potentially leading to unauthorized actions and data theft. Find mitigation steps and prevention measures here.
ObjectPlanet Opinio before 7.14 is vulnerable to reflected XSS through the survey/admin/surveyAdmin.do?action=viewSurveyAdmin query string, with potential stored XSS if untrusted user input is accepted.
Understanding CVE-2020-26563
ObjectPlanet Opinio before version 7.14 is susceptible to XSS attacks, potentially leading to security breaches.
What is CVE-2020-26563?
CVE-2020-26563 refers to a reflected XSS vulnerability in ObjectPlanet Opinio before version 7.14, specifically through the survey/admin/surveyAdmin.do?action=viewSurveyAdmin query string. Additionally, stored XSS can occur if untrusted user input is allowed in survey/admin/*.do.
The Impact of CVE-2020-26563
This vulnerability could allow attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's session, leading to unauthorized actions, data theft, or further compromise of the system.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-26563
ObjectPlanet Opinio before version 7.14 is affected by the following:
Vulnerability Description
- Reflected XSS via the survey/admin/surveyAdmin.do?action=viewSurveyAdmin query string
- Potential stored XSS if untrusted user input is accepted in survey/admin/*.do
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: ObjectPlanet Opinio
- Vendor: ObjectPlanet
- Versions affected: All versions before 7.14
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by injecting malicious scripts into the mentioned query string or accepting untrusted user input in certain areas of the application.
Mitigation and Prevention
It is crucial to take immediate steps to address and prevent the exploitation of CVE-2020-26563:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update ObjectPlanet Opinio to version 7.14 or later to mitigate the vulnerability
- Avoid accepting untrusted user input in critical areas of the application
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly educate users on safe browsing habits and potential risks of XSS attacks
- Implement input validation and output encoding to prevent XSS vulnerabilities
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security updates and patches released by ObjectPlanet
- Apply patches promptly to ensure the security of the application