How severe is CVE-2024-53943?

CVE-2024-53943 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-2024-53943 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-53943?

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

Does CVE-2024-53943 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-53943 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-52205.

When was CVE-2024-53943 published?

CVE-2024-53943 was published on 2025-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-53943

CVE-2024-53943 is a medium-severity vulnerability 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% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-52205
Weakness: CWE-79
Published: 2025-02-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in NRadio N8-180 NROS-1.9.2.n3.c5 devices. The /cgi-bin/luci/nradio/basic/radio endpoint is vulnerable to XSS via the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz name parameters, allowing an attacker to execute JavaScript within the context of the current user by injecting JavaScript into the SSID field. If an administrator logs into the device, the injected script runs in their browser, executing the malicious payload.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-53943?: An issue was discovered in NRadio N8-180 NROS-1.9.2.n3.c5 devices. The /cgi-bin/luci/nradio/basic/radio endpoint is vulnerable to XSS via the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz name parameters, allowing an attacker to execute JavaScript within the context of the current user by injecting JavaScript into the SSID field. If an administrator logs into the device, the injected script runs in their browser, executing the malicious payload.
How severe is CVE-2024-53943?: CVE-2024-53943 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-2024-53943 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-53943?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-53943 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-53943 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-52205.
When was CVE-2024-53943 published?: CVE-2024-53943 was published on 2025-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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