CVE-2020-36624 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

A critical vulnerability was found in ahorner text-helpers up to version 1.0.x, allowing remote attackers to exploit the use of web links to untrusted targets with window.opener access. Upgrading to version 1.1.0 is recommended to mitigate this issue.

Understanding CVE-2020-36624

This CVE identifies a critical vulnerability in ahorner text-helpers up to version 1.0.x, impacting the file lib/text_helpers/translation.rb.

What is CVE-2020-36624?

The vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate arguments to access untrusted web links with window.opener privileges, enabling remote attacks.

The Impact of CVE-2020-36624

The vulnerability is rated as MEDIUM severity with a CVSS base score of 6.3.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-36624

The following technical details provide insight into the vulnerability and its implications.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability Type: CWE-1022 Use of Web Link to Untrusted Target with window.opener Access

Affected Systems and Versions

Vendor: ahorner
Product: text-helpers
Affected Version: up to 1.0.x

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: Low
Integrity: Low
Availability: Low

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2020-36624, consider the following mitigation strategies:

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade the affected component to version 1.1.0

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software components
Implement secure coding practices

Patching and Updates

Apply patch 184b60ded0e43c985788582aca2d1e746f9405a3