Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (Cross-site Scripting) Vulnerability Affects Forcepoint Web Security
CVE-2023-6452

9.6CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Forcepoint
Status
Web Security
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 August 2024

Summary

A persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the Transaction Viewer of Forcepoint Web Security. This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit the 'user agent' field, which is improperly neutralized during web page generation. Administrators utilizing the Forcepoint Web Security portal may unknowingly execute malicious JavaScript in their browser context, enabling attackers to perform actions under the administrator’s authority. This presents significant risks, allowing unauthorized access and potential modifications within web security management.

Affected Version(s)

Web Security 0

References

https://support.forcepoint.com/s/article/000042212

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.6
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Jasper Westerman
Yanick de Pater
Harm Blankers from REQON
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