CVE-2014-8653 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script via the userData cookie in Compal wireless 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-2014-8653?
CVE-2014-8653 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Nov 2014. 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 Compal Broadband Networks (CBN) CH6640E and CG6640E Wireless Gateway 1.0 with firmware CH6640-3.5.11.7-NOSH allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the userData cookie.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-8653?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Compal Broadband Networks Cg6640e Wireless Gateway, Compal Broadband Networks Ch664oe Wireless Gateway, Compal Broadband Networks Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8653?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-8653 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-2014-8653 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-8653 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-7fxh-fwr6-5j8c.