CVE-2023-33548 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code via XSS in the WPA Pre-Shared Key field of ASUS RT-AC51U routers.

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-2023-33548?

CVE-2023-33548 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 May 2024. 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 (XSS) vulnerability in ASUS RT-AC51U with firmware versions up to and including 3.0.0.4.380.8591 allows attackers to run arbitrary code via the WPA Pre-Shared Key field.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-33548?

How do I fix CVE-2023-33548?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-33548 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-2023-33548 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-33548 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-442q-pmc8-45rg.

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