CVE-2026-47096 in HELO Plus
Summary
by MITRE • 10/01/2026
AJA HELO Plus firmware before 2.1.7 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers with network access to inject malicious JavaScript by setting an unsanitized eParamID_SystemName value through the /config?action=set web configuration API. Attackers can exploit this flaw when device authentication is disabled to persistently execute arbitrary script in the browser of any administrator who opens the web management interface, enabling theft of stored secrets such as web UI credentials, RTMP stream keys, publish URLs, and NFS/SMB share credentials, as well as hijacking of the authenticated session.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/01/2026
The vulnerability identified within AJA HELO Plus firmware versions prior to 2.1.7 represents a critical security flaw classified as a stored cross-site scripting issue. This defect resides in the web configuration API endpoint located at /config?action=set, specifically affecting the handling of the eParamID_SystemName parameter. The core technical failure is an absence of proper input validation and output encoding for this specific system identifier field. When an administrator or any user with network access submits a request to update the device name via this API, the provided value is stored directly into the backend configuration without sanitization. Consequently, when the web management interface subsequently renders pages that display this system name, such as the dashboard or status overview, the malicious script embedded in the parameter executes within the context of the victim's browser session. This mechanism allows for persistent execution because the payload remains on the server side and is served to every administrator who accesses the device's administrative console until the configuration is manually corrected or the firmware is updated.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe, particularly when network-level authentication mechanisms are disabled or bypassed. Since the attack vector requires only network access and does not necessitate valid credentials for exploitation, unauthenticated attackers can easily inject malicious JavaScript payloads into the system name field. Once executed in an administrator's browser, these scripts operate with full privileges of that session. This enables the theft of sensitive stored secrets including web UI login credentials, RTMP stream keys used for video broadcasting, publish URLs critical for media ingestion, and NFS or SMB share credentials required for storage connectivity. Furthermore, attackers can hijack authenticated sessions by stealing session cookies or tokens, allowing them to perform actions on behalf of legitimate administrators without detection. This level of access compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the entire streaming infrastructure managed through this device.
From a classification perspective, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-79, which describes Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation commonly known as Cross-site Scripting (XSS). The specific nature of storing malicious content on the server for later execution places it firmly in the stored XSS category rather than reflected or DOM-based variants. In terms of adversary behavior mapping under the MITRE ATT&CK framework, this exploit corresponds to T1059 Command and Control via Web Protocols if used for initial access or lateral movement, but more accurately reflects T1213 Data from Information Repositories when targeting stored credentials and configuration data. It also relates to T1556 Modification of Authentication Process if the attacker modifies settings to maintain persistent access. The persistence aspect is key here, as the injected script remains active across multiple administrative sessions until remediation occurs.
Mitigation strategies must address both immediate technical fixes and broader security posture improvements. The primary remedy is upgrading AJA HELO Plus firmware to version 2.1.7 or later where this input validation flaw has been patched by properly sanitizing and encoding the eParamID_SystemName value before storage and rendering. In environments where immediate patching is not feasible, administrators should enforce strict network segmentation to restrict access to the management interface exclusively from trusted IP ranges. Additionally enabling authentication on the web UI effectively neutralizes the unauthenticated exploitation vector described in this advisory. Implementing a Web Application Firewall with rules capable of detecting and blocking XSS payloads in HTTP parameters can provide an additional layer of defense. Regular security audits focusing on input validation practices across all API endpoints are recommended to prevent similar vulnerabilities from being introduced during future firmware updates or custom integrations.