CVE-2018-12480: NetIQ Access Manager XSS vulnerability in versions prior to 4.4 SP3

Published Nov 15, 2018
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Updated

Mitigates an XSS issue in NetIQ Access Manager versions prior to 4.4 SP3.

Affected Software

8 affected components
MicroFocus Access Manager=4.1
MicroFocus Access Manager=4.1-sp1
MicroFocus Access Manager=4.1-sp2
MicroFocus Access Manager=4.2
MicroFocus Access Manager=4.3
MicroFocus Access Manager=4.4
MicroFocus Access Manager=4.4-sp1
MicroFocus Access Manager=4.4-sp2

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to NetIQ Access Manager versions prior to 4.4 SP3.

Event History

Nov 15, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 PM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-12480?

CVE-2018-12480 is an XSS vulnerability in NetIQ Access Manager versions prior to 4.4 SP3.

2

How severe is CVE-2018-12480?

CVE-2018-12480 has a severity rating of 6.1 (medium).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-12480?

Versions 4.1, 4.1-sp1, 4.1-sp2, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.4-sp1, and 4.4-sp2 of Microfocus Access Manager are affected by CVE-2018-12480.

4

How can I mitigate CVE-2018-12480?

To mitigate CVE-2018-12480, update to NetIQ Access Manager version 4.4 SP3 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-12480?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-12480 in the following references: - [Microfocus Knowledge Base](https://support.microfocus.com/kb/doc.php?id=7023513) - [NetIQ Access Manager Release Notes](https://www.netiq.com/documentation/access-manager-44/accessmanager443-release-notes/data/accessmanager443-release-notes.html#b149i4n6)

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