CVE-2023-45227: An attacker with access to the web application with vulnerable software could introduce arbitra

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4MITIGATE

CVE-2023-45227 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting l206-f2g firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An attacker with access to the web application with vulnerable software could introduce arbitrary JavaScript by injecting a cross-site scripting payload into the "dns.0.server" parameter.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 78%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-02-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: westermo

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-02-06 22:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

westermo l206-f2g firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 4.24

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.24

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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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-2023-45227?

l206-f2g firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-45227 being exploited?

CVE-2023-45227 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-2023-45227 affect?

CVE-2023-45227 affects l206-f2g firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). An attacker with access to the web application with vulnerable software could introduce arbitrary JavaScript by injecting a cross-site scripting payload into the "dns.0.server" parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2023-45227?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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