CVE-2023-2072 Rockwell Automation PowerMonitor 1000 Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

High 8.8 Published Updated

Stored XSS in PowerMonitor 1000 allows attackers to inject code, potentially leading to remote code execution and full system compromise.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-2072?

CVE-2023-2072 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Rockwell Automation PowerMonitor 1000, published on 11 Jul 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

The Rockwell Automation PowerMonitor 1000 contains stored cross-site scripting vulnerabilities within the web page of the product.  The vulnerable pages do not require privileges to access and can be injected with code by an attacker which could be used to leverage an attack on an authenticated user resulting in remote code execution and potentially the complete loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the product.

Weakness: CWE-79, CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-2072?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Rockwellautomation Powermonitor 1000 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2072?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-2072 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2023-2072 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-2072 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c69m-37cm-p3p7.

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