Description
Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response (SEDR) Console, prior to 4.13, may be susceptible to a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability, which is a type of issue whereby an attacker may attempt to inject malicious script that executes in the context of another user’s session, potentially resulting in unauthorized access to functionality or information normally restricted to that user.
Published: 2026-10-13
Score: 5.4 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Cross‑Site Scripting
Action: Assess Impact
AI Analysis

Impact

Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response Console contains a stored or reflected Cross‑Site Scripting flaw that permits injection of arbitrary JavaScript. This script would execute in the browser context of another authenticated user, allowing an attacker to gain access to administrative functions or confidential data that are normally protected. The weakness is formally classified as CWE‑79.

Affected Systems

Broadcom Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response, versions earlier than 4.13 are affected. No additional version details are supplied.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score is 5.4, indicating moderate severity, and the EPSS score is less than 1%, suggesting low likelihood of exploitation. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The attack vector is inferred to be the web console, where an attacker can supply malicious input that is subsequently rendered in other users’ browsers. Successful exploitation would provide unauthorized functionality or information access.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 16, 2026 at 04:33 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response to version 4.13 or later.
  • Implement a web application firewall or content security policy that blocks user‑supplied script execution in the console.
  • Monitor console logs and user activity for suspicious script injection attempts.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 16, 2026 at 04:33 UTC.

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History

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response (SEDR) Console, prior to 4.13, may be susceptible to a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability, which is a type of issue whereby an attacker may attempt to inject malicious script that executes in the context of another user’s session, potentially resulting in unauthorized access to functionality or information normally restricted to that user.
Title Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response Console
Weaknesses CWE-79
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N'}


Subscriptions

No data.

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: symantec

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-14T18:42:07.650Z

Reserved: 2026-08-13T23:13:33.974Z

Link: CVE-2026-19810

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-14T18:41:57.843Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-10-13T21:17:37.943

Modified: 2026-10-16T19:55:59.740

Link: CVE-2026-19810

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No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-16T04:45:14Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-79

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')