Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Symantec IT Management Suite
CVE-2016-6588

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Symantec
Status
It Management Suite
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 January 2020

What is CVE-2016-6588?

A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in the IT Management Suite workflow process manager console, posing risks to user interaction and data integrity. This critical flaw allows malicious users to inject scripts into web pages viewed by other users. Successful exploitation could result in unauthorized access to sensitive information or the execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected user’s browser session. It is crucial for users of Symantec IT Management Suite 8.0 to apply the available security updates to mitigate potential threats and ensure the protection of data confidentiality.

Affected Version(s)

IT Management Suite before 8.0 HF4

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93952
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https://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdate...
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https://support.symantec.com/us/en/article.symsa1383.html
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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