CVE-2026-55730: CWE-79 Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Loytec LWEB-802
Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (CWE-79) in LWEB802 in Loytec LWEB-802 before 5.0.8 on all platforms allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in a victim's browser and perform actions with the victim's privileges via a crafted link containing a malicious `project` or `mspParams` parameter.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-55730 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in Loytec LWEB-802 prior to version 5.0.8. The issue arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically involving the 'project' or 'mspParams' parameters. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this by sending a crafted link that executes arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the victim's browser, potentially allowing actions with the victim's privileges. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7, indicating high severity. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and the product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser, which can lead to actions performed with the victim's privileges. This can result in session hijacking, unauthorized actions, or other malicious activities within the context of the affected web application.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution when clicking on links containing 'project' or 'mspParams' parameters and consider implementing web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block suspicious input patterns related to these parameters.
CVE-2026-55730: CWE-79 Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Loytec LWEB-802
Description
Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (CWE-79) in LWEB802 in Loytec LWEB-802 before 5.0.8 on all platforms allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in a victim's browser and perform actions with the victim's privileges via a crafted link containing a malicious `project` or `mspParams` parameter.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.7high
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-55730 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in Loytec LWEB-802 prior to version 5.0.8. The issue arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically involving the 'project' or 'mspParams' parameters. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this by sending a crafted link that executes arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the victim's browser, potentially allowing actions with the victim's privileges. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7, indicating high severity. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and the product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser, which can lead to actions performed with the victim's privileges. This can result in session hijacking, unauthorized actions, or other malicious activities within the context of the affected web application.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution when clicking on links containing 'project' or 'mspParams' parameters and consider implementing web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block suspicious input patterns related to these parameters.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- NCSC.ch
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-17T09:48:05.268Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a6378c49c2644c7f8151c41
Added to database: 07/24/2026, 14:37:56 UTC
Last enriched: 07/24/2026, 14:52:11 UTC
Last updated: 07/24/2026, 22:46:45 UTC
Views: 11
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