CVE-2018-1233: XSS

Published Mar 30, 2018
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Updated

RSA Authentication Agent version 8.0.1 and earlier for Web for both IIS and Apache Web Server are affected by a cross-site scripting vulnerability. The attackers could potentially exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary HTML or JavaScript code in the user's browser session in the context of the affected website.

Affected Software

2 affected components
RSA Authentication Agent For Web Apache Web Server<=8.0.1
RSA Authentication Agent For Web Iis<=8.0.1

Event History

Mar 30, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1233?

CVE-2018-1233 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-1233?

To fix CVE-2018-1233, update the RSA Authentication Agent for Web to version 8.0.2 or later.

3

What types of software are affected by CVE-2018-1233?

CVE-2018-1233 affects RSA Authentication Agent for Web versions 8.0.1 and earlier for both IIS and Apache Web servers.

4

What can attackers do with CVE-2018-1233?

Attackers exploiting CVE-2018-1233 can execute arbitrary HTML or JavaScript code in users' browser sessions.

5

Is user authentication at risk due to CVE-2018-1233?

Yes, CVE-2018-1233 potentially compromises user authentication by allowing unauthorized script execution in the context of a user's session.

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