CVE-2021-31852: Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in Policy Auditor
A Reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in McAfee Policy Auditor prior to 6.5.2 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the UID request parameter. The malicious script is reflected unmodified into the Policy Auditor web-based interface which could lead to the extract of end user session token or login credentials. These may be used to access additional security-critical applications or conduct arbitrary cross-domain requests.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2021-31852.
What is the title of this vulnerability?
The title of this vulnerability is 'A Reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in McAfee Policy Auditor prior to 6.5.2 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the UID request parameter.'
What is the severity of CVE-2021-31852?
The severity of CVE-2021-31852 is medium with a severity value of 6.1.
What software is affected by CVE-2021-31852?
McAfee Policy Auditor prior to version 6.5.2 is affected by CVE-2021-31852.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-31852?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-31852 by injecting arbitrary web script or HTML via the UID request parameter in McAfee Policy Auditor.