CVE-2017-2745 : What You Need to Know

HP JetAdvantage Security Manager before 3.0.1 is affected by security flaws that could lead to stored cross-site scripting attacks.

Understanding CVE-2017-2745

Security vulnerabilities in HP JetAdvantage Security Manager could allow unauthorized individuals to execute malicious scripts in a user's web browser.

What is CVE-2017-2745?

HP JetAdvantage Security Manager versions prior to 3.0.1 have security flaws
These flaws can be exploited for stored cross-site scripting attacks

The Impact of CVE-2017-2745

Unauthorized individuals could execute malicious scripts in a user's web browser

Technical Details of CVE-2017-2745

Potential security vulnerabilities have been identified in HP JetAdvantage Security Manager before 3.0.1.

Vulnerability Description

Allows stored cross-site scripting attacks

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: HP JetAdvantage Security Manager
Vendor: HP Inc.
Versions affected: before 3.0.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the vulnerabilities to execute malicious scripts in a user's browser

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take:

Update HP JetAdvantage Security Manager to version 3.0.1 or later
Implement web application firewalls to mitigate cross-site scripting attacks

Long-Term Security Practices:

Regularly monitor and update security patches
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing

Patching and Updates:

HP Inc. has provided a security advisory (HPSBPI03562) with guidance on addressing this vulnerability