CVE-2018-10383 : Security Advisory and Response

Lantronix SecureLinx Spider (SLS) 2.2+ devices are vulnerable to a cross-site scripting (XSS) issue on the authentication page.

Understanding CVE-2018-10383

This CVE entry describes a specific security vulnerability affecting Lantronix SecureLinx Spider (SLS) 2.2+ devices.

What is CVE-2018-10383?

The authentication page of Lantronix SecureLinx Spider (SLS) 2.2+ devices contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

The Impact of CVE-2018-10383

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's web browser, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data theft.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-10383

Lantronix SecureLinx Spider (SLS) 2.2+ devices are susceptible to XSS attacks on the auth.asp login page.

Vulnerability Description

The authentication page of these devices is not properly sanitized, allowing an attacker to inject and execute arbitrary scripts.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Not applicable
Vendor: Not applicable
Versions: All versions of Lantronix SecureLinx Spider (SLS) 2.2+

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by crafting and submitting malicious scripts through input fields on the authentication page.

Mitigation and Prevention

It is crucial to take immediate steps to address and prevent the exploitation of this vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable or restrict access to the authentication page on Lantronix SecureLinx Spider (SLS) devices.
Implement network-level protections such as firewalls to filter out malicious requests.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the firmware of Lantronix SecureLinx Spider (SLS) devices.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Check for security advisories and updates from Lantronix to patch the XSS vulnerability in affected devices.