CVE-2021-40517
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.51%
Last modified
CVE-2021-40517 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Airangel HSMX Gateway devices through 5.2.04 is vulnerable to stored Cross Site Scripting. XSS Payload is placed in the name column of the updates table using database access.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Airangel HSMX Gateway devices through 5.2.04 is vulnerable to stored Cross Site Scripting. XSS Payload is placed in the name column of the updates table using database access.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Airangel | Hsmx-App-25 Firmware | <= 5.2.04 |
| Airangel | Hsmx-App-100 Firmware | <= 5.2.04 |
| Airangel | Hsmx-App-1000 Firmware | <= 5.2.04 |
| Airangel | Hsmx-App-5000 Firmware | <= 5.2.04 |
| Airangel | Hsmx-App-20000 Firmware | <= 5.2.04 |
References
- http://etizazmohsin.com/hsmx.html#xssExploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://etizazmohsin.com/hsmx.html#xssExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-40517?
Airangel HSMX Gateway devices through 5.2.04 is vulnerable to stored Cross Site Scripting. XSS Payload is placed in the name column of the updates table using database access.
How severe is CVE-2021-40517?
CVE-2021-40517 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40517?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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