D-Link DIR-850L up to FW114WWb07_h2ab_beta1 htdocs/web/wpsacts.php action cross site scripting

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A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in D-Link DIR-850L up to FW114WWb07_h2ab_beta1. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file htdocs/web/wpsacts.php. Executing a manipulation of the argument action as part of Parameter can lead to cross site scripting. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-14413. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

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A vulnerability has been found in D-Link DIR-850L up to FW114WWb07_h2ab_beta1 (Router Operating System) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the file htdocs/web/wpsacts.php. The manipulation of the argument action as part of a Parameter leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

D-Link DIR-850L REV. A (with firmware through FW114WWb07_h2ab_beta1) devices have XSS in the action parameter to htdocs/web/wpsacts.php.

The bug was discovered 09/08/2017. The weakness was shared 09/13/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at pierrekim.github.io. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-14413 since 09/13/2017. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 11/15/2019). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 5 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. By approaching the search of inurl:htdocs/web/wpsacts.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The entries VDB-106565, VDB-106566, VDB-106567 and VDB-106568 are related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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• Router Operating System

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• D-Link

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• DIR-850L

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• FW114WWb07_h2ab_beta1

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• commercial

Website

• Vendor: https://www.dlink.com/

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