CVE-2024-38493

Symantec Privileged Access Manager Reflected Cross Site Scripting vulnerability

Description

A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the PAM UI web interface. A remote attacker able to convince a PAM user to click on a specially crafted link to the PAM UI web interface could potentially execute arbitrary client-side code in the context of PAM UI.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
Affected: Broadcom Symantec Privileged Access Management
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/24678 permissions required

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38493?
CVE-2024-38493 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-38493?
To fix CVE-2024-38493, 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-2024-38493 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-38493 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-2024-38493?
CVE-2024-38493 affects Broadcom Symantec Privileged Access Management.
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