CVE-2016-0892 in RSA Data Loss Prevention
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in EMC RSA Data Loss Prevention 9.6 before SP2 P5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/28/2022
The CVE-2016-0892 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw discovered in EMC RSA Data Loss Prevention version 9.6 prior to Service Pack 2 Patch 5. This vulnerability falls under the CWE-79 category of Cross-Site Scripting, which is one of the most prevalent and dangerous web application security flaws. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML code within the context of a victim's browser session, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data or system compromise.
The technical nature of this flaw stems from inadequate input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the RSA Data Loss Prevention application. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability through unspecified vectors, which typically involve injecting malicious scripts into web application parameters, form fields, or URL components that are not properly sanitized before being rendered to end users. The vulnerability specifically affects the web interface components of the DLP solution, making it accessible to attackers who can interact with the application through standard web protocols without requiring privileged access or authentication.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant given the nature of RSA Data Loss Prevention systems, which are designed to protect sensitive data and monitor data exfiltration activities. An attacker who successfully exploits this XSS vulnerability could potentially steal session cookies, redirect users to malicious sites, deface web interfaces, or execute malicious scripts that could lead to further exploitation of the underlying system. The vulnerability particularly threatens organizations that rely on DLP solutions for monitoring and protecting sensitive information, as successful exploitation could allow attackers to bypass security controls or gain unauthorized access to protected data repositories.
This vulnerability aligns with several ATT&CK tactics including T1566 (Phishing) and T1059 (Command and Scripting Interpreter) as attackers could use the XSS flaw to deliver malicious payloads or establish persistent access through compromised user sessions. Organizations using RSA Data Loss Prevention systems should implement immediate mitigations including applying the vendor-provided patch for Service Pack 2 P5, which addresses the input validation gaps that enable this attack vector. Additional defensive measures should include web application firewalls, enhanced input sanitization, regular security assessments, and user education regarding suspicious web interactions. The vulnerability highlights the critical importance of maintaining up-to-date security patches and implementing robust input validation controls in enterprise security applications to prevent exploitation of such fundamental web security flaws.