CVE-2023-22971 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Unauthenticated attackers can inject malicious scripts into Hughes Network Systems Router Terminal to steal sensitive user information.
- 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-2023-22971?
CVE-2023-22971 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Jan 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
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Hughes Network Systems Router Terminal for HX200 v8.3.1.14, HX90 v6.11.0.5, HX50L v6.10.0.18, HN9460 v8.2.0.48, and HN7000S v6.9.0.37, allows unauthenticated attackers to misuse frames, include JS/HTML code and steal sensitive information from legitimate users of the application.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-22971?
It affects 5 products.
Products include Hughes Hn7000s Firmware, Hughes Hn9460 Firmware, Hughes Hx200 Firmware, Hughes Hx50l Firmware, Hughes Hx90 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2023-22971?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-22971 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-2023-22971 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-22971 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5rvr-q6ff-gr2c.