CVE-2023-29772 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the ASUS RT-AC51U router's admin log page, potentially compromising the administrator session.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-29772?
CVE-2023-29772 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 May 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the System Log/General Log page of the administrator web UI in ASUS RT-AC51U wireless router firmware version up to and including 3.0.0.4.380.8591 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a malicious network request.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-29772?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Asus Rt-Ac51u Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2023-29772?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-29772 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-2023-29772 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-29772 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fpmj-g27c-jx6m.