CVE-2024-42061

Name: CVE-2024-42061
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-09-03T03:15:03.71+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-42061 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the CGI program "dynamic_script.cgi" of Zyxel ATP series firmware versions from V4.32 through V5.38, USG FLEX series firmware versions from V4.50 through V5.38, USG FLEX 50(W) series firmware versions from V4.16 through V5.38, and USG20(W)-VPN series firmware versions from V4.16 through V5.38 could allow an attacker to trick a user into visiting a crafted URL with the XSS payload. The attacker could obtain browser-based information if the malicious script is executed on the victim’s browser.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the CGI program "dynamic_script.cgi" of Zyxel ATP series firmware versions from V4.32 through V5.38, USG FLEX series firmware versions from V4.50 through V5.38, USG FLEX 50(W) series firmware versions from V4.16 through V5.38, and USG20(W)-VPN series firmware versions from V4.16 through V5.38 could allow an attacker to trick a user into visiting a crafted URL with the XSS payload. The attacker could obtain browser-based information if the malicious script is executed on the victim’s browser.

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

0.29%

21.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zyxel	Zld	>= 4.32, < 5.39
Zyxel	Zld	>= 4.50, < 5.39
Zyxel	Zld	>= 4.16, < 5.39

References

https://www.zyxel.com/global/en/support/security-advisories/zyxel-security-advisory-for-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-firewalls-09-03-2024Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 3, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42061?

How severe is CVE-2024-42061?

CVE-2024-42061 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42061?

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