CVE-2023-2396 Netgear SRX5308 Web Management Interface cross site scripting

Medium 4.3 Published 28 Apr 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via the password field in the web management interface of Netgear SRX5308 devices.

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-2023-2396?

CVE-2023-2396 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Netgear SRX5308, published on 28 Apr 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

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Netgear SRX5308 up to 4.3.5-3. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Web Management Interface. The manipulation of the argument USERDBUsers.Password leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-227674 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-2396?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Netgear Srx5308 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2396?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-2396 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-2023-2396 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-2396 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9w93-4qfp-c2m7.