CVE-2024-53943 Cross-site scripting in n/a
An attacker can inject JavaScript into SSID fields to execute code in an administrator's browser, potentially leading to account takeover.
- 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-2024-53943?
CVE-2024-53943 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Feb 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
An issue was discovered in NRadio N8-180 NROS-1.9.2.n3.c5 devices. The /cgi-bin/luci/nradio/basic/radio endpoint is vulnerable to XSS via the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz name parameters, allowing an attacker to execute JavaScript within the context of the current user by injecting JavaScript into the SSID field. If an administrator logs into the device, the injected script runs in their browser, executing the malicious payload.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-53943?
How do I fix CVE-2024-53943?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-53943 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-2024-53943 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-53943 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p9rf-jg9f-2chc.