NPort 5100A Series Store XSS Vulnerability

Published: May 7, 2024

This Alert Is From MOXA

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The NPort 5100A Series firmware version v1.6 and prior versions are affected by web server vulnerability. The vulnerability is caused by not correctly neutralizing user-controllable input before placing it in output. Malicious users may use the vulnerability to get sensitive information and escalate privileges. 

The identified vulnerability type and potential impact are shown below:

Item Vulnerability Type Impact
1

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

(CWE-79)

An attacker can use this vulnerability to get sensitive information and escalate privileges.

Vulnerability Scoring Detail

ID
CVSS
Vector
Remote Exploit without Auth?
CVE-2024-3576

8.3

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L Yes

 

This alert has come from: https://www.moxa.com/en/support/product-support/security-advisory/mpsa-246328-nport-5100a-series-store-xss-vulnerability