CVE-2008-1253 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the D-Link DSL-G604T router's web interface via the category parameter.
- 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-2008-1253?
CVE-2008-1253 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Mar 2008. 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
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in cgi-bin/webcm on the D-Link DSL-G604T router allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the var:category parameter, as demonstrated by a request for advanced/portforw.htm on the fwan page.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1253?
It affects 1 product.
Products include D-Link Dsl-G604t.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1253?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1253 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-2008-1253 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-1253 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fgph-hh97-237w.