CVE-2023-4523 Real Time Automation 460 Series Cross-site Scripting
An attacker can execute arbitrary JavaScript via the URL string in Real Time Automation 460 Series gateways, potentially compromising the HTTP interface.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-4523?
CVE-2023-4523 is a critical cross-site scripting vulnerability in Real Time Automation 460 Series, published on 27 Sep 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Real Time Automation 460 Series products with versions prior to v8.9.8 are vulnerable to cross-site scripting, which could allow an attacker to run any JavaScript reference from the URL string. If this were to occur, the gateway's HTTP interface would redirect to the main page, which is index.htm.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-4523?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Rtautomation 460 Series Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4523?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-4523 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-2023-4523 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-4523 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7pcg-5825-pfjh.