CVE-2026-28771
CWE-79Published: March 4, 2026· Updated: Mar 9, 2026
Official Description
A Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the /index.cgi endpoint of International Datacasting Corporation (IDC) SFX Series SuperFlex Satellite Receiver Web Management Interface version 101. The application fails to adequately sanitize user-supplied input provided via the `cat` parameter before reflecting it in the HTTP response, allowing a remote attacker to execute arbitrary HTML or JavaScript in the victim's browser context.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-28771 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-2026-28771 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts