CVE-2023-5451

Description

Forcepoint NGFW Security Management Center Management Server has SMC Downloads optional feature to offer standalone Management Client downloads and ECA configuration downloads. Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall Security Management Center (SMC Downloads feature) allows Reflected XSS. This issue affects Next Generation Firewall Security Management Center : before 6.10.13, from 6.11.0 before 7.1.2.

Remediation

Solution:

  • The vulnerability has been fixed in the SMC releases 6.10.13 and 7.1.2.

Workaround:

  • To limit the access to the SMC, Forcepoint recommends that the SMC deployment is placed in a dedicated, secure network segment without third-party servers and limited network access. Alternatively, Forcepoint recommends disabling Management Server SMC Downloads feature.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.13%
Affected: Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall Security Management Center
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.forcepoint.com/s/article/000042395

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5451?
CVE-2023-5451 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-5451?
To fix CVE-2023-5451: The vulnerability has been fixed in the SMC releases 6.10.13 and 7.1.2.
Is CVE-2023-5451 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-5451 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-2023-5451?
CVE-2023-5451 affects Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall Security Management Center .
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