How severe is CVE-2023-41781?

CVE-2023-41781 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-41781 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-41781?

CVE-2023-41781 primarily affects Zte Mf258 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41781?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2023-41781 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-41781 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-46273.

When was CVE-2023-41781 published?

CVE-2023-41781 was published on 2024-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-41781

CVE-2023-41781 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Zte Mf258 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7. 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 5.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-46273
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Zte Mf258 Firmware
Published: 2024-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

There is a Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ZTE MF258. Due to insufficient input validation of SMS interface parameter, an XSS attack will be triggered.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-41781?: There is a Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ZTE MF258. Due to insufficient input validation of SMS interface parameter, an XSS attack will be triggered.
How severe is CVE-2023-41781?: CVE-2023-41781 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-41781 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-41781?: CVE-2023-41781 primarily affects Zte Mf258 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-41781?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-41781 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-41781 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-46273.
When was CVE-2023-41781 published?: CVE-2023-41781 was published on 2024-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.zte.com.cn/support/news/LoopholeInfoDetail.aspx?newsId=1034684

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:zte:mf258_firmware:zte_std_v1.0.0b08:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:zte:mf258_firmware:zte_std_v1.0.0b10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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