CVE-2021-4038: NSM vulnerable to XSS
First published: Thu Dec 09 2021(Updated: )
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in McAfee Network Security Manager (NSM) prior to 10.1 Minor 7 allows a remote authenticated administrator to embed a XSS in the administrator interface via specially crafted custom rules containing HTML. NSM did not correctly sanitize custom rule content in all scenarios.
Credit: psirt@mcafee.com trellixpsirt@trellix.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| McAfee Network Security Manager | <10.1.7.48 | |
| <10.1.7.48 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-4038?
The severity of CVE-2021-4038 is medium, with a severity value of 4.8.
How does CVE-2021-4038 affect McAfee Network Security Manager?
CVE-2021-4038 affects McAfee Network Security Manager versions prior to 10.1 Minor 7.
How can a remote authenticated administrator exploit CVE-2021-4038?
A remote authenticated administrator can exploit CVE-2021-4038 by embedding a XSS in the administrator interface via specially crafted custom rules containing HTML.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2021-4038?
The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2021-4038 is 79.
How can I fix CVE-2021-4038 in McAfee Network Security Manager?
To fix CVE-2021-4038 in McAfee Network Security Manager, update to version 10.1 Minor 7 or later.
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