CVE-2024-40873

XSS in Secure Access administrative console

Description

There is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Secure Access administrative console of Absolute Secure Access prior to version 13.07. Attackers with system administrator permissions can interfere with another system administrator’s use of the publishing UI when the administrators are editing the same management object. The scope is unchanged, there is no loss of confidentiality. Impact to system availability is none, impact to system integrity is high.

Category

4.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.17%
Vendor Advisory absolute.com
Affected: Absolute Security Secure Access
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.absolute.com/platform/security-information/vulnerability-archive/secure-access-1307/cve-2024-40873/ vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-40873?
CVE-2024-40873 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-40873?
To fix CVE-2024-40873, 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-2024-40873 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-40873 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-2024-40873?
CVE-2024-40873 affects Absolute Security Secure Access.
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