CVE-2023-44856 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published 12 Apr 2024 Updated 1 Nov 2024

A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code via XSS in the Cobham SAILOR VSAT Ku web interface.

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-2023-44856?

CVE-2023-44856 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Apr 2024. 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

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Cobham SAILOR VSAT Ku v.164B019, allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the rstat, sender, and recipients' parameters of the sub_21D24 function in the acu_web file.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-44856?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cobham Sailor 600 Vsat Ku Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-44856?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-44856 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-2023-44856 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-44856 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8wqx-m7xx-m8vw.