CVE-2023-36389 Cross-site scripting in RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000

Q: Is CVE-2023-36389 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-36389 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-36389?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-36389 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

High 8.8 Published 11 Jul 2023 Updated 21 Oct 2024

Reflected XSS in the web interface allows attackers to execute malicious JavaScript by tricking users into clicking a crafted link.

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-2023-36389?

CVE-2023-36389 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Siemens RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000, published on 11 Jul 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 has been identified in RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000 (All versions < V2.16.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000RE (All versions < V2.16.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1400 (All versions < V2.16.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1500 (All versions < V2.16.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1501 (All versions < V2.16.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1510 (All versions < V2.16.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1511 (All versions < V2.16.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1512 (All versions < V2.16.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1524 (All versions < V2.16.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1536 (All versions < V2.16.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX5000 (All versions < V2.16.0). A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the web interface of the affected application that could allow an attacker to execute malicious javascript code by tricking users into accessing a malicious link. The malformed value is reflected directly in the response without sanitization while throwing an “invalid path” error.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-36389?

It affects 11 products.

Products include Siemens Ruggedcom Rox Mx5000 Firmware, Siemens Ruggedcom Rox Mx5000re Firmware, Siemens Ruggedcom Rox Rx1400 Firmware, Siemens Ruggedcom Rox Rx1500 Firmware, Siemens Ruggedcom Rox Rx1501 Firmware, Siemens Ruggedcom Rox Rx1510 Firmware and 5 more.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36389?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-36389 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-2023-36389 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-36389 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f36v-xpw4-qxf5.