CVE-2020-9282 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

In Mahara 18.10 before 18.10.5, 19.04 before 19.04.4, and 19.10 before 19.10.2, certain personal information is discoverable inspecting network responses on the 'Edit access' screen when sharing portfolios.

Understanding CVE-2020-9282

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Mahara versions that could lead to the exposure of personal information.

What is CVE-2020-9282?

The vulnerability in Mahara versions prior to 18.10.5, 19.04.4, and 19.10.2 allows for the discovery of personal information by inspecting network responses on the 'Edit access' screen during portfolio sharing.

The Impact of CVE-2020-9282

The vulnerability could result in unauthorized access to sensitive personal information shared within portfolios on the Mahara platform.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-9282

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The issue in Mahara versions exposes personal information through network response inspection on the 'Edit access' screen during portfolio sharing.

Affected Systems and Versions

Mahara 18.10 versions before 18.10.5
Mahara 19.04 versions before 19.04.4
Mahara 19.10 versions before 19.10.2

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by inspecting network responses on the 'Edit access' screen, potentially leading to the exposure of personal data.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from this vulnerability is crucial to maintaining data security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Mahara to versions 18.10.5, 19.04.4, or 19.10.2 to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities that could indicate exploitation of the vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update security configurations on the Mahara platform.
Educate users on safe sharing practices to minimize the risk of exposing personal information.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by Mahara promptly to address security vulnerabilities.