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CVE-2020-12778: Combodo iTop - Reflected XSS

Combodo iTop does not validate inputted parameters, attackers can inject malicious commands and launch XSS attack.

HighCVSS 7.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

CVE-2020-12778 is a reflected cross-site scripting issue in Combodo iTop. A victim must interact with attacker-supplied content, but no login is required by the CVSS vector. Successful abuse could expose sensitive browser-accessible data. The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence.

Executive priority

Treat as high priority for organizations using iTop, especially externally reachable deployments. The issue can threaten confidentiality through browser-based compromise, but evidence provided does not support emergency active-exploitation handling.

Technical view

The source bundle describes missing validation of input parameters in Combodo iTop, allowing reflected XSS. CVSS 3.1 is 7.4 with network access, low complexity, no privileges, required user interaction, changed scope, and high confidentiality impact. Affected version details are incomplete in the bundle.

Likely exposure

Organizations running Combodo iTop, especially user-facing or internet-accessible deployments, should assess exposure. The supplied affected version value is ambiguous, so teams must confirm versions against Combodo and TWCERT guidance before scoping remediation.

Exploitation context

Sources support reflected XSS risk, not confirmed exploitation. Because user interaction is required, likely scenarios involve crafted links or pages targeting iTop users. KEV is false in the bundle, and no cited source here confirms active exploitation.

Researcher notes

Do not assume affected or fixed versions beyond the cited advisories. The CVSS vector indicates unauthenticated network reachability but requires user interaction. Focus validation on reflected input handling and deployment exposure without publishing payloads or weaponized instructions.

Mitigation direction

  • Review Combodo and TWCERT guidance for exact affected and fixed versions.
  • Upgrade iTop or apply vendor-recommended workarounds if provided.
  • Restrict iTop access to trusted networks or VPN where feasible.
  • Reduce exposure of public iTop interfaces during remediation.
  • Monitor for suspicious iTop links, referrers, and unusual user sessions.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory all Combodo iTop deployments and owners.
  • Compare installed versions with Combodo and TWCERT advisory details.
  • Confirm whether iTop is reachable from the internet.
  • Use approved XSS scanning in a test environment only.
  • Review logs for suspicious requests involving reflected parameters.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
4

Public sources used

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.4 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.4CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N2.84Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

7.4High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2020-12778Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
CombodoiTop0Listed
Weakness

CWE details

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