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Cross-site scripting in Netcore NR268 DHCP Hostname handler

Priority MEDIUM 57CWE-79Published · Updated

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 version 1.7.121109 is affected. The Hostname argument of the eval function in filter_hosts_dump.cgi, part of the DHCP Hostname handler, is not neutralized before it is placed in a web page (CWE-79). A remote attacker without privileges can run script in a victim's browser if the user interacts with the page. A public exploit has been disclosed and 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 determined in Netcore NR268 1.7.121109. This impacts the function eval of the file filter_hosts_dump.cgi of the component DHCP Hostname Handler. This manipulation of the argument Hostname causes cross site scripting. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Why it matters now

Exploitation Proof of concept CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00263 18th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Public exploit Yes 1 exploit referenceTagged by the CNA
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet

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

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
NetcoreNR2681.7.121109—No fix listedCNA
  • NR268 VendorNetcore Affected 1.7.121109 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA

CPE names CNA · 1

CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:a:netcore:nr268:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*——Netcore
  • cpe:2.3:a:netcore:nr268:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions — — ·Netcore

Remediation

The sources list no fixed version for Netcore NR268.

Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-29

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-12 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-108932
  2. 2026-10-13 Alias added: GHSA-6rvj-w5mp-xvp3
  3. 2026-10-14 CISA SSVC decision points changed
  4. 2026-10-14 Priority changed: LOW → MEDIUM

References

  • 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
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Sources