CVE-2019-18574 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Versions of RSA Authentication Manager software older than 8.4 P8 have a vulnerability that allows a Security Console administrator to store malicious code, potentially leading to cross-site scripting attacks.

Understanding CVE-2019-18574

This CVE involves a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in RSA Authentication Manager software.

What is CVE-2019-18574?

The vulnerability in the Security Console allows an administrator to store HTML or JavaScript code via the web interface.
If other administrators open the affected report, the injected scripts may execute in their browsers.

The Impact of CVE-2019-18574

CVSS Base Score: 4.8 (Medium)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: High
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Changed
Vulnerability Type: Cross-site Scripting (CWE-79)

Technical Details of CVE-2019-18574

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows a Security Console administrator to store HTML or JavaScript code that can be executed in other administrators' browsers.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: RSA Authentication Manager
Vendor: Dell
Affected Versions: Older than 8.4 P8

Exploitation Mechanism

Malicious Security Console administrators can exploit the vulnerability by inserting scripts that may run when other administrators view the affected report.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2019-18574 with these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update RSA Authentication Manager to version 8.4 P8 or newer.
Regularly monitor and review reports for any suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Educate Security Console administrators on safe report handling practices.
Implement security training to raise awareness of cross-site scripting vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by Dell to address the vulnerability.