CVE-2018-11075 : What You Need to Know

RSA Authentication Manager versions prior to 8.3 P3 have a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability that could be exploited by a remote attacker. Learn about the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.

Understanding CVE-2018-11075

What is CVE-2018-11075?

RSA Authentication Manager versions before 8.3 P3 contain a security flaw in a Security Console page, enabling reflected cross-site scripting attacks.

The Impact of CVE-2018-11075

The vulnerability allows attackers to execute harmful HTML or JavaScript code in the victim's web browser through the vulnerable web application.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-11075

Vulnerability Description

Security flaw in RSA Authentication Manager Security Console page
Allows reflected cross-site scripting attacks

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: RSA Authentication Manager
Vendor: RSA
Versions Affected: < 8.3 P3

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker manipulates victim Security Console user to input malicious code
Code executes within the context of the vulnerable web application

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Update RSA Authentication Manager to version 8.3 P3 or higher
Educate users on identifying and avoiding social engineering attacks

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and update web application security
Implement web application firewalls and input validation mechanisms

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by RSA to address the vulnerability