Vulnerability identifier: #VU24796

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8496

CWE-ID: CWE-79

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Kronos webTA
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Kronos Incorporated

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data in the "Application Banner" input field of the "/ApplicationBanner" page. A remote administrator can permanently inject 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.

This vulnerability affects the following versions of Kronos Web Time and Attendance:

• 4.1.x and later

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Kronos webTA: All versions

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External links
http://www.nolanbkennedy.com/post/stored-xss-2-in-kronos-web-time-and-attendance-webta
http://www.kronos.com/products/kronos-webta

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.