CVE-2014-6616 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script via the DEVICE_NAME parameter in Softing FG-100 PROFIBUS gateways, requiring user interaction to execute.
- 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-2014-6616?
CVE-2014-6616 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Aug 2015. 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 Softing FG-100 PROFIBUS Single Channel (FG-100-PB) with firmware FG-x00-PB_V2.02.0.00 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the DEVICE_NAME parameter to cgi-bin/CFGhttp/.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-6616?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Softing Fg-X00 Profibus Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6616?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-6616 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-2014-6616 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-6616 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f897-6cg8-5m2p.