CVE-2017-5183 describes a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in NetIQ Access Manager versions 4.2.2 and 4.3.x prior to 4.3.1+, specifically when configured as an Identity Server. The flaw resides in the AssertionConsumerServiceURL field of a signed AuthnRequest within a samlp:AuthnRequest document. Rated with a CVSS score of 6.1 (Medium), this vulnerability can be exploited remotely with low attack complexity, requiring user interaction. Successful exploitation could lead to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts, allowing an attacker to inject malicious scripts into a user's browser. There is no evidence of active exploitation, nor is public exploit code available in Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB. The vulnerability has garnered minimal community discussion and media coverage, suggesting a low level of public awareness or interest.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
4.2.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:netiq:access_manager:4.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:netiq:access_manager:4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.3.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:netiq:access_manager:4.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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