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CVE-2019-18574

4.8 · MEDIUM

RSA Authentication Manager software versions prior to 8.4 P8 contain a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Security Console.

Published Dec 3, 2019CWE-79EPSS 0.56%

Overview

CVE-2019-18574 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 3, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

RSA Authentication Manager software versions prior to 8.4 P8 contain a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Security Console. A malicious Security Console administrator could exploit this vulnerability to store arbitrary HTML or JavaScript code through the web interface which could then be included in a report. When other Security Console administrators open the affected report, the injected scripts could potentially be executed in their browser.

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-2019-18574?

CVE-2019-18574 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 3, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2019-18574?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.8, 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-2019-18574?

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-2019-18574?

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