CVE-2022-26483 : Security Advisory and Response

An issue was discovered in Veritas InfoScale Operations Manager (VIOM) before 7.4.2 Patch 600 and 8.x before 8.0.0 Patch 100, leading to a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated remote administrators to inject arbitrary web script or HTML into an HTTP GET parameter.

Understanding CVE-2022-26483

This section dives into the details of the CVE-2022-26483 vulnerability.

What is CVE-2022-26483?

Veritas InfoScale Operations Manager (VIOM) is affected by a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the admin/cgi-bin/listdir.pl script, enabling authenticated remote administrators to insert malicious web script or HTML via an unsanitized HTTP GET parameter.

The Impact of CVE-2022-26483

With a CVSS base score of 4.8 (Medium Severity), this vulnerability poses a risk to the integrity and confidentiality of affected systems. The attack complexity is low, but the privileges required are high for exploitation. User interaction is necessary for successful exploitation.

Technical Details of CVE-2022-26483

Digging deeper into the technical aspects of the CVE-2022-26483 vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows remote authenticated administrators to execute XSS attacks through specific HTTP requests, potentially compromising the system's security and displaying unauthorized content to users.

Affected Systems and Versions

Veritas InfoScale Operations Manager versions before 7.4.2 Patch 600 and 8.x before 8.0.0 Patch 100 are impacted by this vulnerability. Users of these versions should take immediate action to mitigate the risk.

Exploitation Mechanism

This vulnerability can be exploited by authenticated remote attackers who inject malicious scripts or HTML code into HTTP GET parameters, taking advantage of the lack of proper sanitization.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn how to address and prevent CVE-2022-26483.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Veritas InfoScale Operations Manager to the latest version that includes the necessary patches to fix the XSS vulnerability.
Educate users and administrators about the risks of executing untrusted scripts on the platform.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit HTTP requests for any suspicious activity or unauthorized script injections.
Implement strict input validation and output encoding to prevent XSS attacks.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates for Veritas InfoScale Operations Manager to ensure that known vulnerabilities, including XSS issues, are promptly addressed.