CVE-2023-41178: Trend Micro Mobile Security for Enterprises vpplist_assign_list Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
Reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Trend Micro Mobile Security (Enterprise) could allow an exploit against an authenticated victim that visits a malicious link provided by an attacker. Please note, this vulnerability is similar to, but not identical to, CVE-2023-41176.
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This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute web requests with the victim's privileges on affected installations of Trend Micro Mobile Security for Enterprises. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the vpplistassignlist endpoint. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can lead to the injection of an arbitrary script. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to interact with the application in the context of the target user.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-41178?
CVE-2023-41178 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2023-41178?
To mitigate CVE-2023-41178, upgrade Trend Micro Mobile Security for Enterprises to the latest patched version.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-41178?
CVE-2023-41178 is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-41178?
CVE-2023-41178 affects users of Trend Micro Mobile Security for Enterprises, specifically version 9.8.
What can attackers achieve with CVE-2023-41178?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2023-41178 to perform XSS attacks, potentially stealing information from authenticated users.