CVE-2023-22971
CVE-2023-22971 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hughes Hx200 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Hughes Hx200 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Hughes Network Systems Router Terminal for HX200 v8.3.1.14, HX90 v6.11.0.5, HX50L v6.10.0.18, HN9460 v8.2.0.48, and HN7000S v6.9.0.37, allows unauthenticated attackers to misuse frames, include JS/HTML code and steal sensitive information from legitimate users of the application.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-22971?
- Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Hughes Network Systems Router Terminal for HX200 v8.3.1.14, HX90 v6.11.0.5, HX50L v6.10.0.18, HN9460 v8.2.0.48, and HN7000S v6.9.0.37, allows unauthenticated attackers to misuse frames, include JS/HTML code and steal sensitive information from legitimate users of the application.
- How severe is CVE-2023-22971?
- CVE-2023-22971 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-22971 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-22971?
- CVE-2023-22971 primarily affects Hughes Hx200 Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-22971?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-22971 published?
- CVE-2023-22971 was published on 2023-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:o:hughes:hx200_firmware:8.3.1.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:hughes:hx90_firmware:6.11.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:hughes:hx50l_firmware:6.10.0.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:hughes:hn9460_firmware:8.2.0.48:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:hughes:hn7000s_firmware:6.9.0.37:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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