CVE-2016-5757 Information disclosure in NetIQ Access Manager

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can exploit iFrame manipulation in the admin console to steal authentication credentials, requiring an upgrade to secure the system.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2016-5757?

CVE-2016-5757 is a critical vulnerability in NetIQ Access Manager, published on 23 Mar 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

iManager Admin Console in NetIQ Access Manager 4.1 before 4.1.2 Hot Fix 1 and 4.2 before 4.2.2 was vulnerable to iFrame manipulation attacks, which could allow remote users to gain access to authentication credentials.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-5757?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Netiq Access Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5757?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-5757 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-5757 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-5757 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4r9f-9cvp-xjm7.

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