CVE-2024-43683 Improper verification of the Host header in TimeProvider 4100

High 8.7 Published 4 Oct 2024 Updated 1 Nov 2024

An attacker can exploit improper Host header verification to redirect users to untrusted sites, potentially facilitating phishing or XSS attacks.

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-2024-43683?

CVE-2024-43683 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microchip TimeProvider 4100, published on 4 Oct 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

URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') vulnerability in Microchip TimeProvider 4100 allows XSS Through HTTP Headers.This issue affects TimeProvider 4100: from 1.0.

Weakness: CWE-601

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-43683?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microchip Timeprovider 4100 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-43683?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-43683 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-43683 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-43683 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x22r-xgr5-23hh.