VDB-9972 · OSVDB 96239 · GCVE-100-9972

Cisco Linksys WRT54GL 4.30.16 (build 4) cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Cisco Linksys WRT54GL 4.30.16 (build 4) and classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function. The manipulation results in cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Cisco Linksys WRT54GL 4.30.16 (build 4) (Router Operating System). Affected is an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-80. The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed 04/08/2013 as confirmed changelog entry (Website). The advisory is shared for download at downloads.linksys.com. The public release has been coordinated in cooperation with the vendor. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. A authentication is needed for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

Upgrading to version 4.30.16 (build 6) eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at OSVDB (96239†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-80 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Linksys WRT54GL 4.30.16 (build 6)

Timelineinfo

04/08/2013 🔍
04/08/2013 +0 days 🔍
08/19/2013 +133 days 🔍
03/21/2019 +2040 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: cisco.com

Advisory: downloads.linksys.com
Status: Confirmed
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GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-9972
OSVDB: 96239

Entryinfo

Created: 08/19/2013 11:24
Updated: 03/21/2019 11:42
Changes: 08/19/2013 11:24 (42), 03/21/2019 11:42 (2)
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