VDB-225479 · CVE-2023-23572 · EUVD-2023-27672

Seiko Epson Printer Web Config cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Seiko Epson Printer. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Web Config. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-23572. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Seiko Epson Printer (Printing Software) (affected version not known). This issue affects some unknown functionality of the component Web Config. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. Impacted is integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in SEIKO EPSON printers/network interface Web Config allows a remote authenticated attacker with an administrative privilege to inject an arbitrary script. [Note] Web Config is the software that allows users to check the status and change the settings of SEIKO EPSON printers/network interface via a web browser. According to SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, it is also called as Remote Manager in some products. Web Config is pre-installed in some printers/network interface provided by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. For the details of the affected product names/model numbers, refer to the information provided by the vendor.

The weakness was shared 04/11/2023. It is possible to read the advisory at jvn.jp. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-23572 since 03/02/2023. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059.007 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-27672). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Printing Software

Vendor

Seiko Epson

Name

Printer

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.6

VulDB Base Score: 2.4
VulDB Temp Score: 2.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

03/02/2023 🔍
04/11/2023 +39 days 🔍
04/11/2023 +0 days 🔍
10/13/2025 +916 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: jvn.jp
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2023-23572 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-23572
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-225479
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/11/2023 12:10
Updated: 10/13/2025 22:15
Changes: 04/11/2023 12:10 (38), 04/26/2023 23:41 (11), 02/11/2025 23:53 (22), 10/13/2025 22:15 (1)
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