CVE-2017-7427 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2017-7427 affecting Identity Manager Plug-in before version 4.6.1. Discover the impact, affected systems, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps.
The Identity Manager Plug-in hosted on iManager 2.7.7.7, before Identity Manager 4.6.1, was found to have multiple instances of cross-site scripting attacks, allowing the execution of arbitrary JavaScript code.
Understanding CVE-2017-7427
What is CVE-2017-7427?
The vulnerability in the Identity Manager Plug-in enabled the execution of arbitrary JavaScript code within the vulnerable application through various plugins.
The Impact of CVE-2017-7427
The vulnerability allowed attackers to execute malicious scripts within the context of the application, potentially leading to unauthorized actions and data theft.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-7427
Vulnerability Description
Multiple instances of cross-site scripting attacks were discovered in the Identity Manager Plug-in, affecting versions before Identity Manager 4.6.1.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Identity Manager
- Vendor: NetIQ
- Versions Affected: Less than 4.6.1
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability could be exploited through various plugins, including user.Context in the Object Selector, vdtData in the Version discovery, nextFrame in the Object Inspector, and Host GUID in the System details plugins.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update to the latest version of Identity Manager to mitigate the vulnerability.
- Implement input validation mechanisms to prevent cross-site scripting attacks.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly monitor and audit web applications for security vulnerabilities.
- Educate developers and users on secure coding practices to prevent XSS attacks.
Patching and Updates
- Apply security patches provided by NetIQ promptly to address the vulnerability.