CVE-2017-4978: XSS

Published May 19, 2017
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Updated

EMC RSA Adaptive Authentication (On-Premise) versions prior to 7.3 P2 (exclusive) contains a fix for a cross-site scripting vulnerability that could potentially be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.

Affected Software

1 affected component
RSA Adaptive Authentication \(on Premise\)<=7.3

Event History

May 19, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-4978?

CVE-2017-4978 is classified as a high severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in specific versions of RSA Adaptive Authentication.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-4978?

To mitigate CVE-2017-4978, update your RSA Adaptive Authentication software to version 7.3 P2 or later.

3

What are the affected versions of CVE-2017-4978?

CVE-2017-4978 affects EMC RSA Adaptive Authentication versions prior to 7.3 P2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-4978?

CVE-2017-4978 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that can be exploited by malicious users.

5

Can CVE-2017-4978 lead to system compromise?

Yes, CVE-2017-4978 can potentially be exploited by attackers to compromise the affected system through cross-site scripting.

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