CVE-2011-1423 in Data Loss Prevention Enterprise Manager
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in RSA Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Enterprise Manager 8.x before 8.5 SP1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/30/2018
The CVE-2011-1423 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw discovered in RSA Data Loss Prevention Enterprise Manager version 8.x prior to 8.5 Service Pack 1. This vulnerability falls under the CWE-79 category of Cross-Site Scripting and exposes organizations to significant security risks through the injection of malicious web scripts or HTML content. The vulnerability exists within the enterprise data loss prevention solution that organizations rely on to protect sensitive information and maintain regulatory compliance.
The technical nature of this XSS vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the RSA DLP Enterprise Manager interface. Attackers can exploit this weakness through unspecified vectors to inject malicious code that executes in the context of other users' browsers. This allows threat actors to potentially steal session cookies, perform unauthorized actions on behalf of users, redirect victims to malicious sites, or extract sensitive information from the targeted environment. The vulnerability particularly impacts the administrative interface where users with elevated privileges operate, making the potential attack surface more significant.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection, as it compromises the integrity and confidentiality of the data protection infrastructure itself. Organizations utilizing RSA DLP solutions may face unauthorized access to sensitive data, potential data exfiltration, and disruption of critical security monitoring processes. The vulnerability undermines the trust model of the security solution, as attackers can manipulate the very interface designed to protect against data breaches. This creates a dangerous situation where the security tool becomes a vector for exploitation rather than a protective barrier.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate patching to RSA DLP Enterprise Manager 8.5 Service Pack 1 or later versions. Organizations should also implement additional security controls including web application firewalls, input sanitization measures, and comprehensive monitoring of user activities within the DLP interface. Network segmentation and least privilege access controls should be enforced to limit the potential damage from successful exploitation. Security teams must also conduct thorough vulnerability assessments of their DLP environments and review access controls to ensure that only authorized personnel can interact with the administrative interfaces where this vulnerability exists. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this as a web application attack vector under the technique of code injection, emphasizing the need for robust input validation and output encoding practices throughout the application lifecycle.