CVE-2024-42061

Description

A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the CGI program "dynamic_script.cgi" of Zyxel ATP series firmware versions from V4.32 through V5.38, USG FLEX series firmware versions from V4.50 through V5.38, USG FLEX 50(W) series firmware versions from V4.16 through V5.38, and USG20(W)-VPN series firmware versions from V4.16 through V5.38 could allow an attacker to trick a user into visiting a crafted URL with the XSS payload. The attacker could obtain browser-based information if the malicious script is executed on the victim’s browser.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.16%
Vendor Advisory zyxel.com
Affected: Zyxel ATP series firmware
Affected: Zyxel USG FLEX series firmware
Affected: Zyxel USG FLEX 50(W) series firmware
Affected: Zyxel USG20(W)-VPN series firmware
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.zyxel.com/global/en/support/security-advisories/zyxel-security-advisory-for-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-firewalls-09-03-2024 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-42061?
CVE-2024-42061 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-42061?
To fix CVE-2024-42061, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-42061 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-42061 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-42061?
CVE-2024-42061 affects Zyxel ATP series firmware, Zyxel USG FLEX series firmware, Zyxel USG FLEX 50(W) series firmware, Zyxel USG20(W)-VPN series firmware.
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