CVE-2017-8016 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

This CVE-2017-8016 article provides insights into a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability affecting RSA Archer GRC Platform versions prior to 6.2.0.5.

Understanding CVE-2017-8016

This vulnerability was made public on October 11, 2017, and poses a risk to systems running affected versions of the RSA Archer GRC Platform.

What is CVE-2017-8016?

The stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in RSA Archer GRC Platform versions earlier than 6.2.0.5 allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary HTML code within a user's browser session.

The Impact of CVE-2017-8016

This vulnerability enables attackers to potentially manipulate user sessions and compromise the integrity of the impacted RSA Archer application.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-8016

This section delves into the specifics of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability lies in the Questionnaire ID field of RSA Archer GRC Platform versions prior to 6.2.0.5, allowing for the execution of arbitrary HTML code.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: RSA Archer GRC Platform versions prior to 6.2.0.5
Vendor: Not applicable

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers with authentication can exploit the vulnerability in the Questionnaire ID field to execute arbitrary HTML code within the user's browser session.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-8016 is crucial for maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade affected systems to version 6.2.0.5 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor and restrict access to the Questionnaire ID field to authorized personnel only.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Educate users on safe browsing practices and the risks associated with cross-site scripting attacks.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by RSA for the Archer GRC Platform.