CVE-2020-16206CWE-79

The affected product is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting, which may allow an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code to gain access to sensitive…

published September 1, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
88.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky stored XSS vulnerability is hiding in the N-Tron 702-W / 702M12-W series, putting sensitive data at serious risk! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability as a restaurant that allows customers to write their own menu items without checking the ingredients. An attacker could slip in a dangerous dish that looks harmless but wreaks havoc on unsuspecting diners. If exploited, an attacker could remotely execute arbitrary code, gaining access to sensitive data and wreaking havoc on your network. Imagine the chaos if a hacker were to sneak in and steal customer details, or worse, tamper with critical systems!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability as a restaurant that allows customers to write their own menu items without checking the ingredients. An attacker could slip in a dangerous dish that looks harmless but wreaks havoc on unsuspecting diners. This stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages that users will load, potentially enabling remote code execution on the device.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could remotely execute arbitrary code, gaining access to sensitive data and wreaking havoc on your network. Imagine the chaos if a hacker were to sneak in and steal customer details, or worse, tamper with critical systems! To protect yourself, immediately apply any available firmware updates for the N-Tron 702-W / 702M12-W. Additionally, ensure all user inputs are properly sanitized to prevent future XSS vulnerabilities. Keeping an eye on security bulletins can help catch issues early! You've got this! With a few updates and some vigilance, you can keep your systems safe and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03233 · 88.2th percentile
Weakness
CWE-79 · Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Published
2020-09-01T20:40Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 SEP 20:40Z
    The affected product is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting, which may allow an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code to gain access to sensitive…
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