CVE-2018-1246: XSS
First published: Fri Sep 28 2018(Updated: )
Dell EMC Unity and UnityVSA contains reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability by tricking a victim application user to supply malicious HTML or Java Script code to Unisphere, which is then reflected back to the victim and executed by the web browser.
Credit: security_alert@emc.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Dell EMC Unity Operating Environment | <4.3.1.1525703027 | |
| Dell Emc Unityvsa Operating Environment | <4.3.1.1525703027 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-1246?
CVE-2018-1246 is a vulnerability in Dell EMC Unity and UnityVSA that allows remote unauthenticated attackers to conduct cross-site scripting attacks.
How does CVE-2018-1246 affect Dell EMC Unity and UnityVSA?
CVE-2018-1246 affects Dell EMC Unity and UnityVSA versions up to and including 4.3.1.1525703027.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-1246?
CVE-2018-1246 has a severity rating of 6.1 (medium).
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-1246?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-1246 by tricking a victim application user to supply malicious HTML or JavaScript code to Unisphere, which is then reflected back to the victim.
How can I mitigate the vulnerability CVE-2018-1246?
To mitigate CVE-2018-1246, users should update to a version of Dell EMC Unity and UnityVSA beyond 4.3.1.1525703027.
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