CVE-2020-5615 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2020-5615, a CSRF vulnerability in PHP Factory's Calendar01 and Calendar02 free edition ver1.0.0, enabling remote attackers to compromise administrator authentication. Find mitigation steps and long-term security practices here.
This CVE involves a Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in PHP Factory's [Calendar01] and [Calendar02] free edition ver1.0.0, allowing remote attackers to hijack administrator authentication.
Understanding CVE-2020-5615
What is CVE-2020-5615?
CVE-2020-5615 is a CSRF vulnerability in PHP Factory's [Calendar01] and [Calendar02] free edition ver1.0.0, enabling attackers to compromise administrator authentication.
The Impact of CVE-2020-5615
This vulnerability permits remote attackers to exploit unspecified vectors to compromise administrator authentication, potentially leading to unauthorized access and malicious activities.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-5615
Vulnerability Description
The CSRF vulnerability in [Calendar01] and [Calendar02] free edition ver1.0.0 allows attackers to hijack administrator authentication through unspecified means.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Vendor: PHP Factory
- Affected Products and Versions:
- [Calendar01] free edition ver1.0.0
- [Calendar02] free edition ver1.0.0
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability remotely to manipulate administrator authentication, potentially gaining unauthorized access.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Implement CSRF tokens to validate and authenticate requests.
- Regularly monitor and audit administrator authentication activities.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing.
- Stay informed about security updates and best practices.
Patching and Updates
- Apply patches and updates provided by PHP Factory to address the CSRF vulnerability.