Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-7077 is a reflected cross-site scripting issue in Semtek Sempos. An attacker could trick a user into opening a crafted link that causes unwanted script to run in that user’s browser. The CVSS score is 5.3, so this is a moderate risk unless Sempos is widely used for sensitive workflows.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority application security issue. Address faster if Sempos is internet-facing, used by privileged staff, or handles sensitive business data. There is no cited evidence of active exploitation in the provided sources.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-79: improper neutralization of input during web page generation. It affects Semtek Informatics Software Consulting Inc. Semtek Sempos through 31072024. CVSS v4.0 is 5.3 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction required.
Likely exposure
Organizations running Semtek Sempos versions through 31072024 may be exposed. Public exposure of the Sempos web interface increases risk. The CVE data has limited version detail, so asset owners should verify affected builds with vendor or government advisory information.
Exploitation context
No source in the provided bundle states active exploitation, and CISA KEV status is false. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as convincing a user to open a malicious link. Impact is limited but may include browser-side actions in the affected application context.
Researcher notes
The public record provides the vulnerability class, CVSS vector, and affected product range, but limited remediation detail. One referenced USOM link is marked broken in the bundle; the siberguvenlik.gov.tr advisory remains the key government reference to review.
Mitigation direction
- Identify all Semtek Sempos deployments and responsible owners.
- Check Semtek or official advisory guidance for fixed versions or mitigations.
- Prioritize remediation for internet-facing or high-privilege user environments.
- Use existing web filtering and user awareness controls against suspicious links.
- Limit Sempos access to trusted networks where operationally feasible.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Semtek Sempos is deployed in your environment.
- Record installed version or release date for each deployment.
- Compare deployments against the affected range: through 31072024.
- Review official advisory pages for updated remediation guidance.
- Perform authorized application security testing without using production users.
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.3 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N——TR-CERTVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
5.3MediumVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N
Vulnerability timeline
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.usom.gov.tr/bildirim/tr-24-1396CVE reference, TR-CERT · government-resource, broken-link
- https://siberguvenlik.gov.tr/guvenlik-bildirimleri/detay/tr-24-1396CVE reference, TR-CERT · government-resource
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.