CVE-2018-12241 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

Symantec Security Analytics (SA) 7.x prior to 7.3.4 is vulnerable to reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, potentially allowing remote attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code into the SA web UI client application.

Understanding CVE-2018-12241

Symantec Security Analytics (SA) version before 7.3.4 has a security issue in its Web UI that can be exploited by attackers for XSS attacks.

What is CVE-2018-12241?

The vulnerability in Symantec Security Analytics (SA) 7.x prior to 7.3.4 allows remote attackers to execute XSS attacks by crafting malicious URLs targeting SA web UI users.

The Impact of CVE-2018-12241

Attackers can insert harmful JavaScript code into the SA web UI client application.
Successful exploitation can lead to phishing attacks and social engineering tactics targeting SA web UI users.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-12241

Symantec Security Analytics (SA) 7.x prior to 7.3.4 is susceptible to reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute XSS attacks by manipulating URLs.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Symantec Security Analytics (SA)
Vendor: Symantec Corporation
Versions Affected: SA 7.x prior to 7.3.4

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers with knowledge of the SA web UI hostname or IP address can craft malicious URLs to target SA web UI users.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Symantec Security Analytics (SA) to version 7.3.4 or later.
Implement network security measures to detect and block XSS attacks. Long-Term Security Practices
Regularly monitor and audit web UI traffic for suspicious activities.
Educate users on identifying and avoiding phishing attempts.
Employ web application firewalls to mitigate XSS vulnerabilities.
Patching and Updates
Symantec has released version 7.3.4 to address this vulnerability.