What is the severity of CVE-2023-5451?

CVE-2023-5451 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its impact on the security of web applications.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5451?

To remediate CVE-2023-5451, update your Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall Security Management Center to version 6.11.0 or later, or ensure that you are running a version higher than 7.1.2.

What systems are affected by CVE-2023-5451?

CVE-2023-5451 affects the Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall Security Management Center, specifically versions up to 6.10.13 and between 6.11.0 and 7.1.2.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-5451?

CVE-2023-5451 is categorized as a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability, which allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages.

Can CVE-2023-5451 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2023-5451 can potentially be exploited remotely if a user interacts with a compromised web page served by the affected application.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-5451

medium

6.1

CWE

EPSS

0.128%

4/3/2024

2/8/2024

CVE-2023-5451: XSS

First published: Mon Mar 04 2024(Updated: )

Forcepoint NGFW Security Management Center Management Server has SMC Downloads optional feature to offer standalone Management Client downloads and ECA configuration downloads. Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall Security Management Center (SMC Downloads feature) allows Reflected XSS. This issue affects Next Generation Firewall Security Management Center : before 6.10.13, from 6.11.0 before 7.1.2.

Credit: psirt@forcepoint.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall Security Management Center	<6.10.13>=6.11.0<7.1.2

Remedy

The vulnerability has been fixed in the SMC releases 6.10.13 and 7.1.2.

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Reference Links

https://support.forcepoint.com/s/article/000042395

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5451?
CVE-2023-5451 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its impact on the security of web applications.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5451?
To remediate CVE-2023-5451, update your Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall Security Management Center to version 6.11.0 or later, or ensure that you are running a version higher than 7.1.2.
What systems are affected by CVE-2023-5451?
CVE-2023-5451 affects the Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall Security Management Center, specifically versions up to 6.10.13 and between 6.11.0 and 7.1.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-5451?
CVE-2023-5451 is categorized as a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability, which allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages.
Can CVE-2023-5451 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2023-5451 can potentially be exploited remotely if a user interacts with a compromised web page served by the affected application.

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