CVE-2020-7959 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

LabVantage LIMS 8.3 exposes database names, potentially allowing attackers to enumerate databases.

Understanding CVE-2020-7959

LabVantage LIMS 8.3 has a confidentiality issue with database names, leading to potential enumeration by attackers.

What is CVE-2020-7959?

LabVantage LIMS 8.3 lacks proper confidentiality measures for database names, exposing them via the web application.

The Impact of CVE-2020-7959

The vulnerability allows attackers to potentially enumerate database names by manipulating requests and analyzing error responses.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-7959

LabVantage LIMS 8.3 vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

The web application of LabVantage LIMS 8.3 exposes database names, aiding attackers in potential enumeration.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: LabVantage LIMS 8.3
Vendor: N/A
Version: N/A

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can send requests with custom database names to trigger error responses revealing database existence.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2020-7959.

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement access controls to restrict database name exposure.
Regularly monitor and analyze error responses for unusual patterns.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing.
Keep software and systems updated to address vulnerabilities promptly.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches or updates provided by LabVantage to address the database name exposure vulnerability.