CVE-2024-42412
CWE-79Published: August 30, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in ELECOM wireless access points due to improper processing of input values in menu.cgi. If a user views a malicious web page while logged in to the product, an arbitrary script may be executed on the user's web browser.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-42412 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-2024-42412 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts