How severe is CVE-2023-4202?

CVE-2023-4202 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-4202 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-4202?

CVE-2023-4202 primarily affects Advantech Eki-1524 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4202?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-4202 published?

CVE-2023-4202 was published on 2023-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-4202

CVE-2023-4202 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Advantech Eki-1524 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Advantech Eki-1524 Firmware
Published: 2023-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Advantech EKI-1524, EKI-1522, EKI-1521 devices through 1.21 are affected by a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability, which can be triggered by authenticated users in the device name field of the web-interface.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-4202?: Advantech EKI-1524, EKI-1522, EKI-1521 devices through 1.21 are affected by a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability, which can be triggered by authenticated users in the device name field of the web-interface.
How severe is CVE-2023-4202?: CVE-2023-4202 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-4202 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-4202?: CVE-2023-4202 primarily affects Advantech Eki-1524 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4202?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-4202 published?: CVE-2023-4202 was published on 2023-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

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cpe:2.3:o:advantech:eki-1522_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:advantech:eki-1521_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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