CVE-2011-1524: XSS

Published Mar 28, 2011
·
Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the management login GUI page in Symantec LiveUpdate Administrator (LUA) before 2.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the username field, as demonstrated by injecting an IFRAME element into the event log, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-0545.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Symantec LiveUpdate Administrator=2.2.2
Symantec LiveUpdate Administrator=2.1.2
Symantec LiveUpdate Administrator=2.1.3
Symantec LiveUpdate Administrator=2.1.0
Symantec LiveUpdate Administrator<=2.2.2.9
Symantec LiveUpdate Administrator=2.2.1

Event History

Mar 28, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-1524?

CVE-2011-1524 is classified as a moderate severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-1524?

To fix CVE-2011-1524, upgrade Symantec LiveUpdate Administrator to version 2.3 or later.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2011-1524?

CVE-2011-1524 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML into the management login GUI.

4

Which versions of Symantec LiveUpdate Administrator are affected by CVE-2011-1524?

CVE-2011-1524 affects Symantec LiveUpdate Administrator versions 2.1.0, 2.1.2, 2.1.3, and 2.2.1 up to 2.2.2.

5

Can CVE-2011-1524 affect my organization’s security?

Yes, CVE-2011-1524 can lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of sensitive data through XSS exploits.

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