CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-8000: XSS

First published: Mon Jul 17 2017(Updated: )

In EMC RSA Authentication Manager 8.2 SP1 and earlier, a malicious RSA Security Console Administrator could craft a token profile and store the profile name in the RSA Authentication Manager database. The profile name could include a crafted script (with an XSS payload) that could be executed when viewing or editing the assigned token profile in the token by another administrator's browser session.

Credit: security_alert@emc.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
EMC RSA Authentication Manager<=8.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-8000?

    CVE-2017-8000 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for XSS exploitation by an administrator.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-8000?

    To mitigate CVE-2017-8000, ensure you upgrade to EMC RSA Authentication Manager version 8.2 SP2 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2017-8000?

    CVE-2017-8000 affects users of EMC RSA Authentication Manager versions 8.2 SP1 and earlier.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-8000?

    CVE-2017-8000 is an XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2017-8000 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2017-8000 can be exploited locally by a malicious administrator.

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