CVE-2021-38127 Cross-site scripting in ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager (ESM)
Remote attackers can execute Cross-Site Scripting attacks in Micro Focus ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager, potentially compromising user sessions.
- 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-2021-38127?
CVE-2021-38127 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager (ESM), published on 14 Jan 2022. 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
Potential vulnerabilities have been identified in Micro Focus ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager, affecting versions 7.4.x and 7.5.x. The vulnerabilities could be remotely exploited resulting in Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-38127?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microfocus Arcsight Enterprise Security Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38127?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-38127 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-2021-38127 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-38127 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager (ESM)
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fwj6-jcg8-332c.