The device's update mechanism retrieves metadata for software updates over an unencrypted HTTP connection and stores portions of that metadata for later use. A management interface subsequently returns this stored value in a JSON response, and the web interface responsible for displaying update information inserts that value directly into the page as HTML. This behavior allows attacker‑controlled metadata to be interpreted as script content. In addition, the same authenticated origin provides an interface capable of executing system‑level commands with root privileges. An attacker able to influence update metadata could exploit these conditions to execute arbitrary code within the administrative context of the device.
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Fixes

Solution

Lantronix has addressed the reported issues with release version 2.6.0.7R6 which is available on their website. https://ltrxdev.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/LTRXTS/pages/1889828865/Latest+firmware+for+the+G520+Series+G526+G526RP+G527+G528 For more information, see the Lantronix Vulnerability Library. https://www.lantronix.com/technical-support/security-updates/vulnerability-disclosure-policy/vulnerability-library/ For more information or technical assistance, contact Lantronix support: Support@lantronix.com mailto:Support@lantronix.com


Workaround

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History

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:30:00 +0000

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Description The device's update mechanism retrieves metadata for software updates over an unencrypted HTTP connection and stores portions of that metadata for later use. A management interface subsequently returns this stored value in a JSON response, and the web interface responsible for displaying update information inserts that value directly into the page as HTML. This behavior allows attacker‑controlled metadata to be interpreted as script content. In addition, the same authenticated origin provides an interface capable of executing system‑level commands with root privileges. An attacker able to influence update metadata could exploit these conditions to execute arbitrary code within the administrative context of the device.
Title Lantronix G520 Series Cellular Gateway Cross-site Scripting
Weaknesses CWE-79
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

cvssV4_0

{'score': 7.7, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}


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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: icscert

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-29T21:02:09.711Z

Reserved: 2026-09-17T19:24:31.388Z

Link: CVE-2026-84409

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-09-29T22:19:01.230

Modified: 2026-09-29T22:19:01.230

Link: CVE-2026-84409

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