HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2024-31971
MEDIUM

CVE-2024-31971

CWE-79Published: July 24, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

4.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities on AdTran NetVanta 3120 18.01.01.00.E devices allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript, as demonstrated by /mainPassword.html, /processIdentity.html, /public.html, /dhcp.html, /private.html, /hostname.html, /connectivity.html, /NetworkMonitor.html, /trafficMonitoringConfig.html, and /wizardMain.html.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-31971 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.High
User InteractionRequired
ScopeChanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

adtran2 product(s)
netvanta 3120 firmwarenetvanta 3120
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (6)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2024-31971
CVSS Score4.8 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-79
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 24, 2024

Related CVEs (CWE-79)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2024-31971 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.