D-Link Central WiFi Manager prior 1.03r0100-Beta1 Username Stored cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in D-Link Central WiFi Manager. This affects an unknown function. Executing a manipulation of the argument Username as part of Parameter can lead to cross site scripting (Stored). This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-17441. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in D-Link Central WiFi Manager (Wireless LAN Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument username as part of a Parameter leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability (Stored). 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:

An issue was discovered on D-Link Central WiFi Manager before v 1.03r0100-Beta1. The 'username' parameter of the addUser endpoint is vulnerable to stored XSS.

The bug was discovered 06/04/2018. The weakness was released 10/08/2018 as not defined mailinglist post (Full-Disclosure). The advisory is shared for download at seclists.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-17441 since 09/24/2018. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 126 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading to version 1.03r0100-Beta1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (45533). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-125055, VDB-125057 and VDB-125058. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.0

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Exploitinginfo

Name: Stored
Class: Cross site scripting / Stored
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Central WiFi Manager 1.03r0100-Beta1

Timelineinfo

06/04/2018 🔍
09/24/2018 +111 days 🔍
10/08/2018 +14 days 🔍
10/08/2018 +0 days 🔍
10/09/2018 +1 days 🔍
04/13/2025 +2378 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: dlink.com

Advisory: seclists.org
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-17441 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-17441
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-125056
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/09/2018 08:32
Updated: 04/13/2025 22:27
Changes: 10/09/2018 08:32 (64), 03/31/2020 16:24 (4), 04/13/2025 22:27 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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