8.1
CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-40461: Cross-site scripting vulnerability in ACEManager

First published: Mon Dec 04 2023(Updated: )

The ACEManager component of ALEOS 4.16 and earlier allows an authenticated user with Administrator privileges to access a file upload field which does not fully validate the file name, creating a Stored Cross-Site Scripting condition.

Credit: security@sierrawireless.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
Sierrawireless Aleos<=4.16.0
Any of
Sierrawireless Es450
Sierrawireless Gx450
Sierrawireless Lx40
Sierrawireless Lx60
Sierrawireless Mp70
Sierrawireless Rv50x
Sierrawireless Rv55

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-40461?

    CVE-2023-40461 is a Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ACEManager component of ALEOS 4.16 and earlier, allowing an authenticated user with Administrator privileges to access a file upload field which does not fully validate the file name, creating a Stored XSS condition.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-40461?

    ALEOS 4.16 and earlier versions are affected by CVE-2023-40461.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-40461?

    CVE-2023-40461 has a severity rating of 8.1 (High).

  • How can an authenticated user exploit CVE-2023-40461?

    An authenticated user with Administrator privileges can exploit CVE-2023-40461 by accessing a file upload field that does not fully validate the file name, allowing them to inject malicious scripts into the application.

  • Is Sierra Wireless providing any reference for CVE-2023-40461?

    Yes, Sierra Wireless has provided a reference for CVE-2023-40461. You can find more information at the following link: [Sierra Wireless Technical Bulletin - SWI-PSA-2023-006](https://source.sierrawireless.com/resources/security-bulletins/sierra-wireless-technical-bulletin---swi-psa-2023-006/#sthash.6KUVtE6w.dpbs)

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