CVE-2023-24181: LuCI openwrt-22.03 branch git-22.361.69894-438c598 was discovered to contain a reflected cross-site scripting

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-24181 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting luci. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

LuCI openwrt-22.03 branch git-22.361.69894-438c598 was discovered to contain a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the component /openvpn/pageswitch.htm.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 51%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-04-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: openwrt

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-04-10 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openwrt luci DOWNGRADE

Affected: 22.03.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 22.03.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy luci || rpm -q luci || luci --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 22.03.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison luci sudo apt install luci=<VERSION_BEFORE_22.03.3> sudo apt-mark hold luci

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list luci sudo dnf downgrade luci-<VERSION_BEFORE_22.03.3> sudo dnf versionlock add luci

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-24181?

luci: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-24181 being exploited?

CVE-2023-24181 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-24181 affect?

CVE-2023-24181 affects luci. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). LuCI openwrt-22.03 branch git-22.361.69894-438c598 was discovered to contain a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the component /openvpn/pageswitch.htm.

How urgent is CVE-2023-24181?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

OpenVPN vulnerabilities · Git vulnerabilities · OpenWrt vulnerabilities

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