CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2022-40603: XSS

First published: Tue Dec 06 2022(Updated: )

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the CGI program of Zyxel ZyWALL/USG series firmware versions 4.30 through 4.72, VPN series firmware versions 4.30 through 5.31, USG FLEX series firmware versions 4.50 through 5.31, and ATP series firmware versions 4.32 through 5.31, which could allow an attacker to trick a user into visiting a crafted URL with the XSS payload. Then, the attacker could gain access to some browser-based information if the malicious script is executed on the victim’s browser.

Credit: security@zyxel.com.tw

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Zyxel Zywall ATP800 Firmware>=4.32<=5.31
Zyxel Zywall ATP800 Firmware
Zyxel Zywall ATP700>=4.32<=5.31
Zyxel ATP700 Firmware
Zyxel ATP500 Firmware>=4.32<=5.31
Zyxel ATP500 Firmware
Zyxel ATP200 firmware>=4.32<=5.31
Zyxel Zywall ATP200
Zyxel ZyWall ATP100 Firmware>=4.32<=5.31
Zyxel ATP100 Firmware
Zyxel ATP100W Firmware>=4.32<=5.31
Zyxel ATP100W Firmware
Zyxel USG FLEX 100w firmware>=4.50<=5.31
Zyxel USG FLEX 100w firmware
Zyxel USG FLEX firmware>=4.50<=5.31
Zyxel USG FLEX 200 firmware
Zyxel USG FLEX firmware>=4.50<=5.31
Zyxel USG FLEX 500 firmware
Zyxel USG FLEX firmware>=4.50<=5.31
Zyxel USG FLEX 700 firmware
Zyxel USG FLEX 50w>=4.50<=5.31
Zyxel USG FLEX 50(W) series firmware
Zyxel VPN1000 Firmware>=4.30<=5.31
Zyxel VPN1000 Firmware
Zyxel Zywall VPN 300 Firmware>=4.30<=5.31
Zyxel Zywall VPN300
Zyxel VPN100>=4.30<=5.31
Zyxel Zywall VPN100
Zyxel Zywall VPN 50 Firmware>=4.30<=5.31
Zyxel VPN50 Firmware
Zyxel USG 40 firmware>=4.30<=4.72
Zyxel USG 40
Zyxel USG 40w firmware>=4.30<=4.72
Zyxel USG 40w firmware
Zyxel USG60 Firmware>=4.30<=4.72
Zyxel USG 60
Zyxel USG 60W firmware>=4.30<=4.72
Zyxel USG 60W firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-40603?

    CVE-2022-40603 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the CGI program of Zyxel ZyWALL/USG series firmware.

  • Which Zyxel products are affected by CVE-2022-40603?

    Zyxel ZyWALL/USG series firmware versions 4.30 through 4.72, VPN series firmware versions 4.30 through 5.31, USG FLEX series firmware versions 4.50 through 5.31, and ATP series firmware versions 4.32 through 5.31 are affected.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-40603?

    CVE-2022-40603 has a severity level of 6.1 (medium).

  • How can I fix CVE-2022-40603?

    Update the affected firmware versions to the latest ones provided by Zyxel.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-40603?

    You can find more information about CVE-2022-40603 on Zyxel's official security advisories page: https://www.zyxel.com/global/en/support/security-advisories/zyxel-security-advisory-for-xss-vulnerability-in-firewalls

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