CVE-2008-1258 in DI-604
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in prim.htm on the D-Link DI-604 router allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the rf parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/10/2017
The CVE-2008-1258 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw discovered in the D-Link DI-604 wireless router's web interface. This vulnerability specifically affects the prim.htm page and manifests through the rf parameter, creating a significant security risk for network administrators and end users who rely on this device for internet connectivity. The vulnerability falls under the CWE-79 category of Cross-Site Scripting, which is classified as a persistent security weakness that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web applications. The D-Link DI-604 router's web management interface fails to properly sanitize user input received through the rf parameter, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary HTML or script code within the context of authenticated sessions.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when a remote attacker crafts a malicious URL containing script code within the rf parameter and delivers it to a victim who is authenticated to the router's web interface. When the victim clicks the malicious link, the router's web server processes the rf parameter without adequate validation or sanitization, resulting in the execution of the injected script within the victim's browser context. This allows attackers to perform various malicious activities including session hijacking, credential theft, and modification of network configuration settings. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it requires no special privileges to exploit and can be delivered through social engineering techniques such as phishing emails or compromised websites.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it provides attackers with a foothold for more sophisticated attacks within the network infrastructure. Network administrators who are authenticated to the router's web interface become vulnerable to session manipulation and privilege escalation attacks. The attacker can potentially redirect users to malicious sites, steal administrative credentials, or modify router settings to create backdoors for future access. According to ATT&CK framework techniques, this vulnerability maps to T1071.004 (Application Layer Protocol: DNS) and T1566 (Phishing) as attackers can leverage the XSS to redirect users to malicious domains or deliver phishing content. The vulnerability also enables T1059.001 (Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell) and T1059.007 (Command and Scripting Interpreter: JavaScript) execution patterns when attackers utilize the compromised session to run malicious scripts.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2008-1258 should include immediate firmware updates from D-Link, which would address the input validation issues in the prim.htm page. Network administrators should implement strict access controls limiting who can access the router's web interface and consider disabling web management entirely if it's not required for operations. The implementation of Content Security Policy (CSP) headers can provide additional protection against XSS attacks by preventing execution of unauthorized scripts. Network segmentation and firewall rules should restrict access to the router's management interface to trusted IP addresses only. Regular security audits of network devices should include vulnerability scanning for similar input validation flaws, as this represents a common pattern in embedded network device interfaces. Organizations should also implement web application firewalls to detect and block malicious requests containing script code patterns in parameters like rf. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of proper input sanitization and output encoding in web applications, particularly in network device management interfaces that are accessible from untrusted networks.