CVE-2023-39266 Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting in ArubaOS-Switch

High 8.3 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can inject malicious scripts into the ArubaOS-Switch web interface, potentially executing code in victim browsers if specific configurations are enabled.

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-2023-39266?

CVE-2023-39266 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise ArubaOS-Switch, published on 29 Aug 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 in the ArubaOS-Switch web management interface could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to conduct a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the interface provided certain configuration options are present. A successful exploit could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary script code in a victim's browser in the context of the affected interface.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-39266?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hpe Arubaos-Switch.

How do I fix CVE-2023-39266?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-39266 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-2023-39266 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-39266 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h6rg-gj7h-m8mx.

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