CVE-2023-29707: Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in GBCOM LAC WEB Control Center version lac-1.3.x, allows attackers t

Routine

MEDIUM 4.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-29707 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting lac web control center. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in GBCOM LAC WEB Control Center version lac-1.3.x, allows attackers to create an arbitrary device.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 61%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-06-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gbcom

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-06-22 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:50 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gbcom lac web control center DOWNGRADE

Affected: lac-1.3.x

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before lac-1.3.x

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy lac-web-control-center || rpm -q lac-web-control-center || lac-web-control-center --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before lac-1.3.x (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison lac-web-control-center sudo apt install lac-web-control-center=<VERSION_BEFORE_lac-1.3.x> sudo apt-mark hold lac-web-control-center

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

dnf --showduplicates list lac-web-control-center sudo dnf downgrade lac-web-control-center-<VERSION_BEFORE_lac-1.3.x> sudo dnf versionlock add lac-web-control-center

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-2023-29707?

lac web control center: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-29707 being exploited?

CVE-2023-29707 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-2023-29707 affect?

CVE-2023-29707 affects lac web control center. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in GBCOM LAC WEB Control Center version lac-1.3.x, allows attackers to create an arbitrary device.

How urgent is CVE-2023-29707?

Priority 32/100. Public exploit reference

References

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