CVE-2012-6316 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote administrators can inject arbitrary scripts via username or password parameters in TP-LINK TL-WR841N routers, potentially leading to code execution or account takeover.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-6316?
CVE-2012-6316 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Sep 2014. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the TP-LINK TL-WR841N router with firmware 3.13.9 Build 120201 Rel.54965n and earlier allow remote administrators to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) username or (2) pwd parameter to userRpm/NoipDdnsRpm.htm.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-6316?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Tp-Link Tl-Wr841n, Tp-Link Tl-Wr841n Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6316?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-6316 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-2012-6316 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-6316 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mr98-222x-qf36.