Adjacent-network script execution via undisclosed XSS mechanism
Published May 25, 2026 · Updated May 25, 2026
Cross-site scripting in NEC Platforms Aterm router firmware allows remote attackers to execute scripts in a management user's browser. NEC has not published the affected parameter, request handler, or escaping failure in the web management interface. Exploitation requires adjacent-LAN access and active interaction by a user who opens that interface; no data disclosure or service interruption is reported.
Summary
What happened
Cross-site scripting in NEC Platforms Aterm router firmware allows remote attackers to execute scripts in a management user's browser. NEC has not published the affected parameter, request handler, or escaping failure in the web management interface. Exploitation requires adjacent-LAN access and active interaction by a user who opens that interface; no data disclosure or service interruption is reported.
The record
- CVE
- CVE-2026-6059
- Published
- May 25, 2026
- Updated
- May 25, 2026
- Vendor
- NEC Platforms, Ltd.
- Product
- Aterm WX7800T8
- Classifications
- CWE-79, T1203
- Attack vector
- adjacent
- Privileges
- unauthenticated
Timeline
How it unfolded
- May 25, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
- May 25, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.
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