CVE-2018-7677 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

NetIQ Access Manager (NAM) version 4.4 is affected by a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the Identity Server component.

Understanding CVE-2018-7677

This CVE involves a CSRF vulnerability in NetIQ Access Manager (NAM) Identity Server component, impacting version 4.4.

What is CVE-2018-7677?

A CSRF vulnerability exists in the Identity Server component of NetIQ Access Manager (NAM) version 4.4.

The Impact of CVE-2018-7677

CVSS Base Score: 3.5 (Low)
Attack Vector: Adjacent Network
User Interaction: Required
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: None
Availability Impact: None

Technical Details of CVE-2018-7677

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The CSRF vulnerability allows attackers to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated users in NetIQ Access Manager (NAM) version 4.4.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: NetIQ Access Manager (NAM) Admin Console
Vendor: NetIQ
Affected Version: Access Manager 4.4

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited through a crafted request that tricks a user into unknowingly executing malicious actions.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2018-7677 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the 4.4 SP1 update to mitigate the CSRF vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Educate users about CSRF attacks and safe browsing habits.
Implement multi-factor authentication to enhance security.

Patching and Updates

Regularly update and patch NetIQ Access Manager to address security vulnerabilities.