How severe is CVE-2023-44856?

CVE-2023-44856 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-2023-44856 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-44856?

CVE-2023-44856 affects Cobham Sailor 600 Vsat Ku Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-44856?

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

Does CVE-2023-44856 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-44856 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-49179.

When was CVE-2023-44856 published?

CVE-2023-44856 was published on 2024-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-44856

CVE-2023-44856 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cobham Sailor 600 Vsat Ku 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% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-49179
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Cobham Sailor 600 Vsat Ku Firmware
Published: 2024-04-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Cobham SAILOR VSAT Ku v.164B019, allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the rstat, sender, and recipients' parameters of the sub_21D24 function in the acu_web file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-44856?: Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Cobham SAILOR VSAT Ku v.164B019, allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the rstat, sender, and recipients' parameters of the sub_21D24 function in the acu_web file.
How severe is CVE-2023-44856?: CVE-2023-44856 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-2023-44856 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-44856?: CVE-2023-44856 affects Cobham Sailor 600 Vsat Ku Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-44856?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-44856 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-44856 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-49179.
When was CVE-2023-44856 published?: CVE-2023-44856 was published on 2024-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://pine-amphibian-9b9.notion.site/ENG-SAILOR-Ku-Software-XSS-Statistics-report-e97364c9d09449cf8869417e7187e997

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:cobham:sailor_600_vsat_ku_firmware:164_build019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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