CVE-2024-40114 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published Updated

An attacker can inject malicious JavaScript into the Sitecom WLX-2006 range extender by manipulating the language cookie, potentially compromising user sessions.

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-2024-40114?

CVE-2024-40114 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Jun 2025. 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 Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Sitecom WLX-2006 Wall Mount Range Extender N300 v1.5 and before allows an attacker to manipulate the language cookie to inject malicious JavaScript code.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-40114?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sitecom Wlx-2006 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40114?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-40114 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-2024-40114 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-40114 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hh39-985p-g37g.

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