CVE-2013-2679 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the Cisco Linksys E4200 router interface via multiple 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-2013-2679?
CVE-2013-2679 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Feb 2020. 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 Cisco Linksys E4200 router with firmware 1.0.05 build 7 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) log_type, (2) ping_ip, (3) ping_size, (4) submit_type, or (5) traceroute_ip parameter to apply.cgi or (6) new_workgroup or (7) submit_button parameter to storage/apply.cgi.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-2679?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Belkin Linksys E4200 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2679?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-2679 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-2013-2679 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2013-2679 exists.
Public exploit code: 3 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9vc4-43gp-qqx6.