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Plain-English summary
CVE-2019-3761 is a stored cross-site scripting flaw in RSA identity governance products. An authenticated attacker could place malicious browser content into the Access Request module, which later runs when another user views it. The main concern is trusted identity workflow compromise, not direct server takeover.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority identity governance issue. It is not reported as exploited here, but it affects a trusted access-request workflow where script execution could undermine user trust and expose sensitive application context.
Technical view
The vulnerability is CWE-79 stored XSS in the Access Request module of RSA Identity Governance and Lifecycle and RSA Via Lifecycle and Governance before 7.1.0 P08. CVSS 3.1 is 5.4: network-reachable, low complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, low confidentiality and integrity impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations running the named RSA products before 7.1.0 P08, especially versions 7.0, 7.0.1, and 7.0.2, with authenticated user access to the Access Request module.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show active exploitation, and CISA KEV is false. Exploitation requires an authenticated remote user and a victim who later views the stored content through the vulnerable application.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to CVE metadata and the referenced RSA advisory URL; the advisory body is not included in the bundle. Do not assume broader product impact. The key validation point is version and module exposure, not unauthenticated internet reachability.
Mitigation direction
- Confirm product and version against RSA advisory DOC-106943.
- Update affected deployments to 7.1.0 P08 or later if vendor guidance applies.
- Restrict Access Request module access to trusted authenticated users.
- Monitor vendor guidance for supported fixes and configuration recommendations.
- Prioritize remediation where privileged identity workflows are handled.
Validation and detection
- Inventory RSA Identity Governance and Lifecycle deployments and versions.
- Check whether Access Request functionality is enabled and user-accessible.
- Review application records for unexpected stored HTML or JavaScript content.
- Verify the installed build is not earlier than 7.1.0 P08.
- Confirm no relevant compensating controls were disabled.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N2.32.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://community.rsa.com/docs/DOC-106943CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.