CVE-2023-23572 Cross-site scripting in SEIKO EPSON printers/network interface Web Config

Medium 4.8 Published Updated

An authenticated administrator can inject arbitrary scripts into the Epson printer Web Config interface, potentially compromising the device or user session.

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

What is CVE-2023-23572?

CVE-2023-23572 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SEIKO EPSON printers/network interface Web Config, published on 11 Apr 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in SEIKO EPSON printers/network interface Web Config allows a remote authenticated attacker with an administrative privilege to inject an arbitrary script. [Note] Web Config is the software that allows users to check the status and change the settings of SEIKO EPSON printers/network interface via a web browser. According to SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, it is also called as Remote Manager in some products. Web Config is pre-installed in some printers/network interface provided by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. For the details of the affected product names/model numbers, refer to the information provided by the vendor.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-23572?

It affects 50 products.

Products include Epson Esifnw1 Firmware, Epson Esnsb1 Firmware, Epson Esnsb2 Firmware, Epson Lp-8200c Firmware, Epson Lp-8500c Firmware, Epson Lp-8700ps3 Firmware and 44 more.

How do I fix CVE-2023-23572?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-23572 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-2023-23572 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-23572 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-78m5-76hf-68gx.

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