8.3
CWE
79 80
EPSS
0.043%
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-40290: XSS

First published: Wed Mar 27 2024(Updated: )

An issue was discovered on Supermicro X11SSM-F, X11SAE-F, and X11SSE-F 1.66 devices. An attacker could exploit an XSS issue that affects Internet Explorer 11 on Windows.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Supermicro X11SSM
Supermicro X11SAE-F
Supermicro X11SSE-F
Internet Explorer

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-40290?

    CVE-2023-40290 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for XSS exploitation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-40290?

    To fix CVE-2023-40290, users should ensure they apply the latest firmware updates provided by Supermicro for affected devices.

  • What devices are affected by CVE-2023-40290?

    CVE-2023-40290 affects Supermicro X11SSM-F, X11SAE-F, and X11SSE-F devices as well as Internet Explorer 11 on Windows.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-40290?

    CVE-2023-40290 is an XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2023-40290 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2023-40290 can potentially be exploited remotely through crafted web content.

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