CVE-2024-8693 Kaon CG3000 dhcpcd Command cross site scripting
Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via the dhcpcd command handler in Kaon CG3000 devices, potentially compromising user sessions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-8693?
CVE-2024-8693 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Kaon CG3000, published on 11 Sep 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Kaon CG3000 1.01.43. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component dhcpcd Command Handler. The manipulation of the argument -h with the input <script>alert('XSS')</script> leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-8693?
How do I fix CVE-2024-8693?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-8693 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-2024-8693 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-8693 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qrjx-rm44-85vw.