CVE-2017-8000 : What You Need to Know

EMC RSA Authentication Manager 8.2 SP1 and earlier versions are susceptible to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that could allow a malicious administrator to execute scripts in another administrator's browser session.

Understanding CVE-2017-8000

In previous versions of EMC RSA Authentication Manager 8.2 SP1, a dishonest RSA Security Console Administrator could create a token profile with a crafted script containing an XSS payload.

What is CVE-2017-8000?

This CVE refers to a vulnerability in EMC RSA Authentication Manager 8.2 SP1 and earlier versions that enables a malicious administrator to insert a script in the database, triggering when viewed or modified by another administrator.

The Impact of CVE-2017-8000

The vulnerability allows for the execution of malicious scripts within the context of another administrator's session, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data theft.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-8000

EMC RSA Authentication Manager 8.2 SP1 and earlier versions are affected by a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

A malicious RSA Security Console Administrator could create a token profile with a script containing an XSS payload, which gets executed when accessed by another administrator.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: RSA Authentication Manager 8.2 SP1 and earlier
Versions: RSA Authentication Manager 8.2 SP1 and earlier

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability arises from the ability of an administrator to save a token profile with a crafted script in the RSA Authentication Manager database, triggering the XSS payload when viewed by another administrator.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2017-8000, follow these steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update to the latest version of EMC RSA Authentication Manager to patch the vulnerability.
Regularly monitor and audit token profiles for any suspicious scripts.

Long-Term Security Practices

Educate administrators on secure profile creation practices to prevent XSS vulnerabilities.
Implement strict input validation to sanitize user inputs and prevent script injection.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by EMC to mitigate the vulnerability effectively.