Vulnerability Description
Symantec Web Isolation (WI) 1.11 prior to 1.11.21 is susceptible to a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. A remote attacker can target end users protected by WI with social engineering attacks using crafted URLs for legitimate web sites. A successful attack allows injecting malicious JavaScript code into the website's rendered copy running inside the end user's web browser. It does not allow injecting code into the real (isolated) copy of the website running on the WI Threat Isolation Engine.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec | Web Isolation | >= 1.11, < 1.11.21 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105581Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.symantec.com/content/unifiedweb/en_US/article.SYMSA1464.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105581Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.symantec.com/content/unifiedweb/en_US/article.SYMSA1464.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-12246?
CVE-2018-12246 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Symantec Web Isolation (WI) 1.11 prior to 1.11.21 is susceptible to a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. A remote attacker can target end users protected by WI with social engineering...
How severe is CVE-2018-12246?
CVE-2018-12246 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-12246?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Symantec Web Isolation.