CVE-2023-2266
CWE-79Published: November 30, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
An Improper neutralization of input during web page generation in the Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories SEL-411L could allow an attacker to generate cross-site scripting based attacks against an authorized and authenticated user.
See product Instruction Manual Appendix A dated 20230830 for more details.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-2266 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-2266 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts