CVE-2006-5537 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 26 Oct 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the D-Link router's web interface via specific UPnP parameters.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2006-5537?

CVE-2006-5537 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Oct 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in cgi-bin/webcm in D-Link DSL-G624T firmware 3.00B01T01.YA-C.20060616 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) upnp:settings/state or (2) upnp:settings/connection parameters.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5537?

It affects 1 product.

Products include D-Link Dsl-G624t.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5537?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5537 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2006-5537 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-5537 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w4gp-6p76-65v9.