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CVE-2017-3948

5.4 · MEDIUM

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in IMG Tags in the ePO extension in McAfee Data Loss Prevention Endpoint (DLP Endpoint) 10.0.x allows authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via injec…

Published Jun 23, 2017CWE-79EPSS 0.51%

Overview

CVE-2017-3948 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 23, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in IMG Tags in the ePO extension in McAfee Data Loss Prevention Endpoint (DLP Endpoint) 10.0.x allows authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via injecting malicious JavaScript into a user's browsing session.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-3948?

CVE-2017-3948 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 23, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2017-3948?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-3948?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2017-3948?

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