CVE-2023-22971

Name: CVE-2023-22971
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-01-26T21:18:13.54+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-22971 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Hughes Network Systems Router Terminal for HX200 v8.3.1.14, HX90 v6.11.0.5, HX50L v6.10.0.18, HN9460 v8.2.0.48, and HN7000S v6.9.0.37, allows unauthenticated attackers to misuse frames, include JS/HTML code and steal sensitive information from legitimate users of the application.. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Hughes Network Systems Router Terminal for HX200 v8.3.1.14, HX90 v6.11.0.5, HX50L v6.10.0.18, HN9460 v8.2.0.48, and HN7000S v6.9.0.37, allows unauthenticated attackers to misuse frames, include JS/HTML code and steal sensitive information from legitimate users of the application.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.68%

47.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hughes	Hx200 Firmware	8.3.1.14
Hughes	Hx90 Firmware	6.11.0.5
Hughes	Hx50l Firmware	6.10.0.18
Hughes	Hn9460 Firmware	8.2.0.48
Hughes	Hn7000s Firmware	6.9.0.37

References

https://www.hughes.comVendor Advisory
https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2022-5743.phpExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.hughes.comVendor Advisory
https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2022-5743.phpExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 26, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-22971?

How severe is CVE-2023-22971?

CVE-2023-22971 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22971?

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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Source: NVD / NIST