Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-36697 is a cross-site scripting issue on the Allworx System Software admin login page. A user who opens a specially crafted link could have script run in their browser. Business impact is likely limited to browser-session abuse or credential-focused attacks, but admin interfaces make the issue more sensitive.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority admin-interface issue. Prioritize if Allworx administration is internet-accessible or used by privileged staff. Lack of confirmed patch information means teams should verify exposure and monitor vendor guidance promptly.
Technical view
The CVE describes reflected XSS in Allworx System Software v9.1.9.12 at query.asp, via the SessionID parameter on the Admin Login page. CVSS 3.1 is 6.1, with network access, low attack complexity, no privileges, and required user interaction. CWE-79 applies. Public sources do not identify a vendor patch.
Likely exposure
Organizations using Allworx System Software v9.1.9.12 may be exposed, especially if the admin login page is reachable by users, internal networks, or the internet. The CVE data does not provide broader affected-version ranges or CPEs.
Exploitation context
No CISA KEV listing is present in the provided data, and the sources do not state active exploitation. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as visiting a crafted URL, and affects the browser context of the admin login page.
Researcher notes
The public CVE record is specific to v9.1.9.12 and SessionID at query.asp. The bundled affected-product metadata is incomplete, and no vendor advisory is included. Avoid assuming other versions are affected without independent validation or vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Check Allworx vendor guidance for fixed versions or official workarounds.
- Restrict access to the Allworx admin interface to trusted networks or VPN.
- Educate administrators not to open unsolicited Allworx admin links.
- Monitor admin login page access for unusual query strings.
- Apply compensating web filtering if vendor guidance is unavailable.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Allworx systems and confirm software version 9.1.9.12 exposure.
- Determine whether query.asp admin login is reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review vendor advisories for patches or affected-version clarification.
- Check web logs for suspicious SessionID parameter activity.
- Confirm administrative access restrictions are enforced.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N2.82.7CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
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6.1MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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