CVE-2024-43686

Reflected XSS in TimeProvider 4100 chart component

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Microchip TimeProvider 4100 (data plot modules) allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects TimeProvider 4100: from 1.0 before 2.4.7.

Remediation

Workaround:

  • It is important to note that the web interface is only available on a physically separate management port and these vulnerabilities have no impact on the timing service ports. For added security, users have the option to disable the web interface, further protecting the device from potential web-based exploitations.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.13%
Vendor Advisory microchip.com
Affected: Microchip TimeProvider 4100
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.microchip.com/en-us/solutions/technologies/embedded-security/how-to-report-potential-product-security-vulnerabilities/timeprovider-4100-grandmaster-reflected-xss-vulnerability vendor advisory
https://www.gruppotim.it/it/footer/red-team.html third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-43686?
CVE-2024-43686 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-43686?
As a workaround for remediating CVE-2024-43686: It is important to note that the web interface is only available on a physically separate management port and these vulnerabilities have no impact on the timing service ports. For added security, users have the option to disable the web interface, further protecting the device from potential web-based exploitations.
Is CVE-2024-43686 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-43686 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-2024-43686?
CVE-2024-43686 affects Microchip TimeProvider 4100.
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