CVE-2018-7678 : Security Advisory and Response

NetIQ Access Manager (NAM) Admin Console versions 4.3 and 4.4 are affected by a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

Understanding CVE-2018-7678

The vulnerability in the Administration Console of NetIQ Access Manager (NAM) can lead to XSS attacks.

What is CVE-2018-7678?

The Administration Console in NetIQ Access Manager (NAM) versions 4.3 and 4.4 has a vulnerability known as cross-site scripting (XSS).

The Impact of CVE-2018-7678

CVSS Base Score: 3.5 (Low)
Attack Vector: Adjacent Network
User Interaction: Required
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: None
Privileges Required: None
This vulnerability can allow attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of an authenticated user.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-7678

The technical details of the XSS vulnerability in NetIQ Access Manager (NAM) Admin Console.

Vulnerability Description

The Administration Console in NetIQ Access Manager (NAM) versions 4.3 and 4.4 is susceptible to cross-site scripting attacks.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: NetIQ Access Manager (NAM) Admin Console
Vendor: NetIQ
Affected Versions: Access Manager 4.4, Access Manager 4.3

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Scope: Unchanged
Attack Vector: Adjacent Network

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent the XSS vulnerability in NetIQ Access Manager (NAM) Admin Console.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply NetIQ Access Manager 4.4 SP1 to address the vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch NetIQ Access Manager to the latest versions.
Educate users on safe browsing practices to prevent XSS attacks.

Patching and Updates

Apply the recommended solution by updating to NetIQ Access Manager 4.4 SP1.