CVE-2024-38493
6.1 · MEDIUMOverview
CVE-2024-38493 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting broadcom symantec_privileged_access_management. It was published on July 15, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical 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.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from broadcom. Update symantec_privileged_access_management to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| broadcom | symantec_privileged_access_management | 4.1.0 | Affected |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-38493?
CVE-2024-38493 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting broadcom symantec_privileged_access_management. It was published on July 15, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2024-38493?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-38493?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from broadcom. Update symantec_privileged_access_management to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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