MEDIUM CVSS 6.1
Published: 2023-01-26

CVE-2023-22971

hughes hx200_firmware Security Advisory (CVE-2023-22971)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

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Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2023-22971 impacting hughes hx200_firmware. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Hughes Network Systems Router Terminal for HX200 v8.3.1.14, HX90 v6.11.0.5, HX50L v6.10.0.18, HN9460 v8.2.0.48, and HN7000S v6.9.0.37, allows unauthenticated attackers to misuse frames, include JS/HTML code and steal sensitive information from legitimate users of the application.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
Required (UI:R)
User must click or open resource
Scope
Changed (S:C)
Impacts components beyond caller authority
Confidentiality
Low (C:L)
Partial information leakage
Integrity
Low (I:L)
Partial data modification possible
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product hughes / hx200_firmware
Affected Versions 8.3.1.14
Weakness Enumeration CWE-79

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2023-22971 impacting hughes hx200_firmware.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2023-22971.yaml
id: cve-2023-22971

info:
  name: hughes hx200_firmware - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2023-22971 affecting hughes hx200_firmware.
    Evaluation: Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Hughes Network Systems Router Terminal for HX200 v8.3.1.14, HX90 v6.11.0.5, HX50L v6.10.0.18, HN9460 v8.2....
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2023-22971
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
    cvss-score: 6.1
    cve-id: CVE-2023-22971
    cwe-id: CWE-79
  tags: cve,cve-2023-22971,hughes,hx200_firmware,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "hx200_firmware"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2023-22971.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2023-22971
# Target: hughes hx200_firmware | CVSS: 6.1 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2023-22971 (hughes hx200_firmware)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against hughes hx200_firmware scope (8.3.1.14).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2023-22971.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2023-22971
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install hx200_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade hx200_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update hx200_firmware

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i hx200_firmware 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i hx200_firmware

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2023-22971 in hughes hx200_firmware?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update hughes hx200_firmware packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2023-22971?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2023-22971?

CVE-2023-22971 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.1
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2023-22971
Weakness CWE-79
Vendor hughes
Product hx200_firmware
Published 2023-01-26
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N