Cross-site scripting in Netcore NR268 DHCP handler
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Passive
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Attack requirements
- None
- Impact type
- Cross-site scripting, Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- None · Low · None
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-79 and CWE-94.
Summary
Netcore NR268 from 1.7.121109 contains a cross-site scripting flaw (CWE-79) in its DHCP Handler component. The eval function of dhcp_dynamicip_show.cgi does not neutralize the Hostname argument, so injected script runs in the page. A remote attacker needs no privileges, but a user must interact with the page. A public exploit is linked in the references.
Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-29
Description from the CNA
A vulnerability was found in Netcore NR268 1.7.121109. This affects the function eval of the file dhcp_dynamicip_show.cgi of the component DHCP Handler. The manipulation of the argument Hostname results in cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- Poc
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
Remediation
The sources list no fixed version for Netcore NR268.
Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-29
Timeline
- 2026-10-12 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-108931
- 2026-10-13 Alias added: GHSA-8863-378g-v6qf
- 2026-10-16 CISA SSVC decision points changed
- 2026-10-16 Priority changed: LOW → MEDIUM
References
More Netcore vulnerabilities
- TI-2026-71052 Improper authentication in Netcore NR268 CGI Execution CVSS 4.0CRITICAL 10.0
- TI-2026-65286 Netcore NAP930 Network Tools CGI network_tools eval os command injection CVSS 4.0CRITICAL 10.0
- TI-2026-65110 Netcore NR289-GE boa_temp process_request missing authentication CVSS 4.0CRITICAL 10.0
- TI-2026-65109 Netcore NR289-GE CGI set_ntp_server_ip.cgi system os command injection CVSS 4.0CRITICAL 10.0
- TI-2026-65108 Netcore NR289-GE Location Time location_time.cgi system os command injection CVSS 4.0CRITICAL 10.0
- TI-2026-65105 Netcore NR289-GE CGI ap_ip.cgi system os command injection CVSS 4.0CRITICAL 10.0
Sources
- CVE-2026-108931 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-108931 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-8863-378g-v6qf · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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