VDB-98394 · CVE-2016-5751 · GCVE-0-2016-5751

NetIQ Access Manager up to 4.1.2/4.2.1 SAML cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in NetIQ Access Manager up to 4.1.2/4.2.1. Affected is an unknown function of the component SAML Handler. The manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2016-5751. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in NetIQ Access Manager up to 4.1.2/4.2.1 (Access Management Software). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is some unknown functionality of the component SAML Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. This is going to have an impact on integrity. CVE summarizes:

An unfiltered finalizer target URL in the SAML processing feature in Identity Server in NetIQ Access Manager 4.1 before 4.1.2 HF1 and 4.2 before 4.2.2 could be used to trigger XSS and leak authentication credentials.

The bug was discovered 07/04/2016. The weakness was shared 03/23/2017 (Website). The advisory is available at novell.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-5751 since 06/23/2016. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059.007 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 262 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 4.1.2 HF2 or 4.2.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The entries VDB-98398, VDB-98397, VDB-98396 and VDB-98395 are related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Productinfo

Type

Access Management Software

Vendor

NetIQ

Name

Access Manager

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.microfocus.com/netiq/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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NVD Base Score: 6.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Access Manager 4.1.2 HF2/4.2.2

Timelineinfo

06/23/2016 🔍
07/04/2016 +11 days 🔍
03/23/2017 +262 days 🔍
03/23/2017 +0 days 🔍
03/23/2017 +0 days 🔍
09/11/2020 +1268 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microfocus.com

Advisory: novell.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-5751 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-5751
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-98394
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-5751 - NetIQ - Access Manager - Cross-Site Scripting Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2017 15:30
Updated: 09/11/2020 08:16
Changes: 03/23/2017 15:30 (60), 09/11/2020 08:16 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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