How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2021-31848?

A remote attacker can exploit CVE-2021-31848 by convincing a logged in DLP ePO administrator to click on a carefully crafted link in the case management part of the system.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-31848?

The severity of CVE-2021-31848 is rated as high with a CVSS score of 5.4.

Which versions of McAfee Data Loss Prevention (DLP) ePO extension are affected by CVE-2021-31848?

CVE-2021-31848 affects McAfee Data Loss Prevention (DLP) ePO extension versions from 11.6.0 to 11.6.400, and versions from 11.7.0 to 11.7.100.

How do I fix CVE-2021-31848?

To fix CVE-2021-31848, it is recommended to update McAfee Data Loss Prevention (DLP) ePO extension to version 11.7.100 or later.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-31848

high

8.4

CWE

1/11/2021

3/8/2024

CVE-2021-31848: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) ePO extension - Cross site scripting (XSS)

Q: What is CVE-2021-31848?

CVE-2021-31848 is a cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in McAfee Data Loss Prevention (DLP) ePO extension prior to version 11.7.100.

First published: Mon Nov 01 2021(Updated: )

Cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in McAfee Data Loss Prevention (DLP) ePO extension prior to 11.7.100 allows a remote attacker to highjack an active DLP ePO administrator session by convincing the logged in administrator to click on a carefully crafted link in the case management part of the DLP ePO extension.

Credit: trellixpsirt@trellix.com psirt@mcafee.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Mcafee Data Loss Prevention Endpoint	>=11.6.0<11.6.400
Mcafee Data Loss Prevention Endpoint	>=11.7.0<11.7.100

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-31848?
CVE-2021-31848 is a cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in McAfee Data Loss Prevention (DLP) ePO extension prior to version 11.7.100.
How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2021-31848?
A remote attacker can exploit CVE-2021-31848 by convincing a logged in DLP ePO administrator to click on a carefully crafted link in the case management part of the system.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-31848?
The severity of CVE-2021-31848 is rated as high with a CVSS score of 5.4.
Which versions of McAfee Data Loss Prevention (DLP) ePO extension are affected by CVE-2021-31848?
CVE-2021-31848 affects McAfee Data Loss Prevention (DLP) ePO extension versions from 11.6.0 to 11.6.400, and versions from 11.7.0 to 11.7.100.
How do I fix CVE-2021-31848?
To fix CVE-2021-31848, it is recommended to update McAfee Data Loss Prevention (DLP) ePO extension to version 11.7.100 or later.

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