CVE-2013-5218 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script via crafted DHCP Host Name options, potentially compromising router administration interfaces.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2013-5218?
CVE-2013-5218 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Dec 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability on the HOT HOTBOX router with software 2.1.11 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted DHCP Host Name option, which is not properly handled during rendering of the DHCP table in wlanAccess.asp.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-5218?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Hot Hotbox Router, Hot Hotbox Router Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5218?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-5218 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-2013-5218 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-5218 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xvw8-w3w2-qpgq.