How severe is CVE-2023-49260?

CVE-2023-49260 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-2023-49260 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-49260?

CVE-2023-49260 affects Hongdian H8951-4g-esp Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49260?

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

Does CVE-2023-49260 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-49260 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-53262.

When was CVE-2023-49260 published?

CVE-2023-49260 was published on 2024-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-49260

CVE-2023-49260 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hongdian H8951-4g-esp 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: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-53262
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Hongdian H8951-4g-esp Firmware
Published: 2024-01-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An XSS attack can be performed by changing the MOTD banner and pointing the victim to the "terminal_tool.cgi" path. It can be used together with the vulnerability CVE-2023-49255.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-49260?: An XSS attack can be performed by changing the MOTD banner and pointing the victim to the "terminal_tool.cgi" path. It can be used together with the vulnerability CVE-2023-49255.
How severe is CVE-2023-49260?: CVE-2023-49260 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-2023-49260 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-49260?: CVE-2023-49260 affects Hongdian H8951-4g-esp Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49260?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-49260 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-49260 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-53262.
When was CVE-2023-49260 published?: CVE-2023-49260 was published on 2024-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:hongdian:h8951-4g-esp_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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