CVE-2023-24497: Cross-site scripting (xss) vulnerabilities exist in the requestHandlers.js detail_device functionality of Mile

Routine

MEDIUM 4.7DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-24497 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.7) affecting milesight. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (xss) vulnerabilities exist in the requestHandlers.js detail_device functionality of Milesight VPN v2.0.2. A specially-crafted HTTP request can lead to arbitrary Javascript code injection. An attacker can send an HTTP request to trigger these vulnerabilities.This XSS is exploited through the remote_subnet field of the database

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.7 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 53%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-80
Published	2023-07-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Talos · Vendor: o

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-07-06 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

o milesight DOWNGRADE

Affected: milesightvpn 2.0.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before milesightvpn

1. Check installed version

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

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

apt-cache madison milesight sudo apt install milesight=<VERSION_BEFORE_milesightvpn> sudo apt-mark hold milesight

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

dnf --showduplicates list milesight sudo dnf downgrade milesight-<VERSION_BEFORE_milesightvpn> sudo dnf versionlock add milesight

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-2023-24497?

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

Is CVE-2023-24497 being exploited?

CVE-2023-24497 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-2023-24497 affect?

CVE-2023-24497 affects milesight. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.7). Cross-site scripting (xss) vulnerabilities exist in the requestHandlers.js detail_device functionality of Milesight VPN v2.0.2. A specially-crafted HTTP request can lead to arbitrary Javascript code injection. An attacker can send an HTTP r

How urgent is CVE-2023-24497?

Priority 33/100. Public exploit reference

References

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