CVE-2023-4203 Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Critical 9.0 Published Updated

Authenticated users can inject malicious scripts via the ping tool in Advantech EKI-152x devices, potentially compromising other users.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-4203?

CVE-2023-4203 is a critical cross-site scripting vulnerability in Advantech EKI-1521, published on 8 Aug 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Advantech EKI-1524, EKI-1522, EKI-1521 devices through 1.21 are affected by a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability, which can be triggered by authenticated users in the ping tool of the web-interface.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-4203?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Advantech Eki-1521 Firmware, Advantech Eki-1522 Firmware, Advantech Eki-1524 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4203?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-4203 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-2023-4203 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-4203 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mfq6-hv3w-q46x.

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