CVE-2026-55730: CWE-79 Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Loytec LWEB-802
A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability (CWE-79) exists in Loytec LWEB-802 before version 5.0.8. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in a victim's browser by crafting a malicious link with specific parameters. The attack can lead to actions performed with the victim's privileges. The vulnerability has a high severity score of 8.7 (CVSS 4.0). No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-55730 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in Loytec LWEB-802 versions prior to 5.0.8. The flaw 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 unauthorized actions with the victim's privileges. The vulnerability is publicly known and assigned a CVSS 4.0 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 code in the victim's browser. This can lead to unauthorized actions performed with the victim's privileges, potentially compromising user data or session integrity. The vulnerability affects all platforms running vulnerable versions of Loytec LWEB-802 prior to 5.0.8. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
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 untrusted links containing 'project' or 'mspParams' parameters. Network-level protections such as web application firewalls may help mitigate exploitation attempts, but no vendor-provided mitigation or temporary fix is currently documented.
CVE-2026-55730: CWE-79 Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Loytec LWEB-802
Description
A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability (CWE-79) exists in Loytec LWEB-802 before version 5.0.8. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in a victim's browser by crafting a malicious link with specific parameters. The attack can lead to actions performed with the victim's privileges. The vulnerability has a high severity score of 8.7 (CVSS 4.0). No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.7high
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-55730 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in Loytec LWEB-802 versions prior to 5.0.8. The flaw 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 unauthorized actions with the victim's privileges. The vulnerability is publicly known and assigned a CVSS 4.0 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 code in the victim's browser. This can lead to unauthorized actions performed with the victim's privileges, potentially compromising user data or session integrity. The vulnerability affects all platforms running vulnerable versions of Loytec LWEB-802 prior to 5.0.8. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
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 untrusted links containing 'project' or 'mspParams' parameters. Network-level protections such as web application firewalls may help mitigate exploitation attempts, but no vendor-provided mitigation or temporary fix is currently documented.
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: 07/31/2026, 15:21:04 UTC
Last updated: 09/07/2026, 10:52:09 UTC
Views: 67
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