CVE-2023-2521 (GCVE-0-2023-2521)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-05-04 17:00 – Updated: 2025-01-29 16:36
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
NEXTU NEXT-7004N POST Request formFilter cross site scripting
Summary
A vulnerability was found in NEXTU NEXT-7004N 3.0.1. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the file /boafrm/formFilter of the component POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument url with the input <svg onload=alert(1337)> leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-228012. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Severity
6.1 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-01-29 16:35 UTC
CWE
Assigner
References
2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://vuldb.com/?id.228012 | vdb-entrytechnical-description |
| https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.228012 | signature |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEXTU | NEXT-7004N |
Affected:
3.0.1
|
guessed |
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