CVE-2020-28365 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2020-28365, a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Sentrifugo 3.2, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary scripts. Find mitigation steps and prevention measures here.
Sentrifugo 3.2 allows Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability by inserting a payload within the X-Forwarded-For HTTP header during the login process. This vulnerability affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
Understanding CVE-2020-28365
This CVE involves a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Sentrifugo 3.2, triggered by inserting a malicious payload in the X-Forwarded-For HTTP header during login, leading to the execution of the payload when viewed in logs.
What is CVE-2020-28365?
- Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Sentrifugo 3.2
- Exploited by inserting a payload in the X-Forwarded-For HTTP header during login
- Payload execution occurs when viewed in logs
- Affects products no longer supported by the maintainer
The Impact of CVE-2020-28365
- Allows attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of an administrator
- Can lead to unauthorized access, data theft, and further exploitation
Technical Details of CVE-2020-28365
This section provides more in-depth technical insights into the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
- Type: Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
- Trigger: Payload insertion in X-Forwarded-For HTTP header
- Consequence: Payload execution in logs
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Sentrifugo 3.2
- Vendor: Not applicable
- Version: Not applicable
Exploitation Mechanism
- Insertion of malicious payload in the X-Forwarded-For HTTP header
- Execution of payload when logs are viewed
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from CVE-2020-28365 with these mitigation strategies.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Disable X-Forwarded-For header if not required
- Regularly monitor logs for suspicious activities
- Implement input validation to sanitize user inputs
Long-Term Security Practices
- Keep software up to date with supported versions
- Conduct regular security assessments and audits
- Educate users on safe browsing habits and security best practices
Patching and Updates
- Check for patches or updates from the maintainer
- Apply security patches promptly to address vulnerabilities