CVE-2018-12241: XSS
First published: Tue Nov 27 2018(Updated: )
The Symantec Security Analytics (SA) 7.x prior to 7.3.4 Web UI is susceptible to a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. A remote attacker with knowledge of the SA web UI hostname or IP address can craft a malicious URL for the SA web UI and target SA web UI users with phishing attacks or other social engineering techniques. A successful attack allows injecting malicious JavaScript code into the SA web UI client application.
Credit: secure@symantec.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec Security Analytics | >=7.2.1<7.3.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-12241?
CVE-2018-12241 refers to a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Symantec Security Analytics (SA) 7.x Web UI prior to version 7.3.4.
How does CVE-2018-12241 affect Symantec Security Analytics (SA)?
CVE-2018-12241 affects Symantec Security Analytics (SA) 7.x versions prior to 7.3.4.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-12241?
The severity of CVE-2018-12241 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.
How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2018-12241?
A remote attacker with knowledge of the SA web UI hostname or IP address can craft a malicious URL to launch phishing attacks on SA web UI users.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-12241?
Yes, upgrading to Symantec Security Analytics (SA) version 7.3.4 or later will fix the vulnerability.
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