CVE-2024-38493
CVE-2024-38493 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Symantec Privileged Access Management with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
- CVSS v4: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37369
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Broadcom Symantec Privileged Access Management
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the PAM UI web interface. A remote attacker able to convince a PAM user to click on a specially crafted link to the PAM UI web interface could potentially execute arbitrary client-side code in the context of PAM UI.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-38493?
- A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the PAM UI web interface. A remote attacker able to convince a PAM user to click on a specially crafted link to the PAM UI web interface could potentially execute arbitrary client-side code in the context of PAM UI.
- How severe is CVE-2024-38493?
- CVE-2024-38493 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-38493 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-38493?
- CVE-2024-38493 affects Broadcom Symantec Privileged Access Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-38493?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-38493 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-38493 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37369.
- When was CVE-2024-38493 published?
- CVE-2024-38493 was published on 2024-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:symantec_privileged_access_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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