CVE-2020-7318 : Security Advisory and Response

A Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) prior to 5.10.9 Update 9 allows injection of arbitrary web script or HTML, posing a security risk.

Understanding CVE-2020-7318

This CVE identifies a Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) that could be exploited by administrators.

What is CVE-2020-7318?

CVE-2020-7318 is a security flaw in McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) versions prior to 5.10.9 Update 9, enabling the injection of malicious web scripts or HTML.

The Impact of CVE-2020-7318

The vulnerability allows attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML through various parameters, bypassing proper sanitization by administrators.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-7318

This section delves into the technical aspects of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) permits the injection of arbitrary web script or HTML due to inadequate sanitization of administrator inputs.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: ePolicy Orchistrator (ePO)
Vendor: McAfee
Versions Affected: < 5.10.9 Update 9 (unspecified custom version)

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Adjacent Network
User Interaction: Required
Privileges Required: None
Scope: Unchanged
CVSS Score: 4.6 (Medium Severity)
CWE ID: CWE-79 Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-7318 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) to version 5.10.9 Update 9 or newer.
Educate administrators on secure coding practices to prevent XSS vulnerabilities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement input validation and output encoding to mitigate XSS risks.
Regularly monitor and audit web applications for security vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates promptly to address known vulnerabilities in software.