CVE-2024-42061 Cross-site scripting in ATP series firmware
Reflected XSS in Zyxel firewall CGI allows attackers to steal browser information via crafted URLs.
- 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-2024-42061?
CVE-2024-42061 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Zyxel ATP series firmware, published on 3 Sep 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
A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the CGI program "dynamic_script.cgi" of Zyxel ATP series firmware versions from V4.32 through V5.38, USG FLEX series firmware versions from V4.50 through V5.38, USG FLEX 50(W) series firmware versions from V4.16 through V5.38, and USG20(W)-VPN series firmware versions from V4.16 through V5.38 could allow an attacker to trick a user into visiting a crafted URL with the XSS payload. The attacker could obtain browser-based information if the malicious script is executed on the victim’s browser.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-42061?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Zyxel Zld.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42061?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-42061 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-2024-42061 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-42061 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Zyxel ATP series firmware
Sources
Also known as GHSA-24gr-q86g-qp3p.