CVE-2024-23168: XSOverlay · Missing Origin Validation in WebSockets
Affects XSOverlaySource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical : upgrade to 647 as a priority.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 34% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 647
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 15 Aug 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade xiexe/XSOverlay to 647.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHubxiexe/XSOverlaypkg:github/xiexe/XSOverlayOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
- Immediately restrict access to the XSOverlay WebSocket API by implementing network-level controls such as firewalls or access control lists to limit connections to trusted sources only.
- Employ WebSocket origin validation and enforce strict command validation on the server side to reject unauthorized or malformed messages.
- Monitor WebSocket traffic for unusual patterns or unexpected commands indicative of exploitation attempts.
- Isolate XSOverlay deployments within segmented network zones to contain potential compromises and prevent lateral movement.
- Stay alert for official patches or updates from Xiexe and apply them promptly once available.
- If patching is not immediately possible, consider disabling WebSocket functionality or limiting its use to internal, trusted environments.
- Conduct security awareness training for teams managing XSOverlay deployments to recognize and respond to suspicious activity.
- Implement endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to detect arbitrary code execution behaviors related to this vulnerability.
Description
Vulnerability in Xiexe XSOverlay before build 647 allows non-local websites to send the malicious commands to the WebSocket API, resulting in the arbitrary code execution.