CVE-2017-3966

SB10192 - Network Security Management (NSM) - Exploitation of session variables, resource IDs and other trusted credentials vulnerability

Description

Exploitation of session variables, resource IDs and other trusted credentials vulnerability in the web interface in McAfee Network Security Management (NSM) before 8.2.7.42.2 allows remote attackers to exploit or harm a user's browser via reusing the exposed session token in the application URL.

Category

6.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.22%
Affected: McAfee Network Security Management (NSM)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10192

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3966?
CVE-2017-3966 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-3966?
To fix CVE-2017-3966, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-3966 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-3966 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-3966?
CVE-2017-3966 affects McAfee Network Security Management (NSM).
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