SB2023091459 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Server



SB2023091459 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Server

Published: September 14, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023091459
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Cross-site scripting (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-4803)

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data in the WriteWindowTitle endpoint. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.


2) Cross-site scripting (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-4802)

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data in the UpdateInstalledSoftware endpoint. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.


3) Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-4828)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to hijack communication between agent and server.

The vulnerability exists due to improper error handling. A remote user can change the configuration of any already-registered agent so that all future agent communications are sent to an attacker-chosen URL.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.