CVE-2023-2509 A Cross-Site Scripting(XSS) vulnerability was found on ADM

High 7.1 Published 17 May 2023 Updated 22 Jan 2025

Attackers can inject malicious scripts into ASUSTOR ADM and related apps to steal cookies and sensitive browser information.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-2509?

CVE-2023-2509 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in ASUSTOR ADM, published on 17 May 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A Cross-Site Scripting(XSS) vulnerability was found on ADM, LooksGood and SoundsGood Apps. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious scripts into the target applications to access any cookies or sensitive information retained by the browser and used with that application. Affected products and versions include: ADM 4.0.6.REG2, 4.1.0 and below as well as ADM 4.2.1.RGE2 and below, LooksGood 2.0.0.R129 and below and SoundsGood 2.3.0.r1027 and below.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-2509?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Asustor Adm, Asustor Looksgood, Asustor Soundsgood.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2509?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-2509 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-2023-2509 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-2509 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-69cg-q6pw-v79j.