CVE-2020-9522 Cross-site scripting in ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager (ESM).
Remote attackers can exploit Cross-Site Scripting in Micro Focus ArcSight ESM to disclose information or bypass security controls.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-9522?
CVE-2020-9522 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager (ESM)., published on 16 Jun 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Micro Focus ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager (ESM) product, Affecting versions 7.0.x, 7.2 and 7.2.1 . The vulnerabilities could be remotely exploited resulting in Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) or information disclosure.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-9522?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microfocus Arcsight Enterprise Security Manager Express.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9522?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-9522 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2020-9522 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-9522 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m5g3-8j77-vcw2.