Cross-site scripting in OSIsoft PI Web API



Published: 2020-06-12
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-12021
CWE-ID CWE-79
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		OSIsoft PI Web API
Server applications / Database software

Vendor OSIsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Cross-site scripting

EUVDB-ID: #VU28994

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12021

CWE-ID: CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote authenticated attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

OSIsoft PI Web API: 2019 Patch 1 (1.12.0.6346)

CPE2.3 External links

http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-20-163-01


Q & A

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