CVE-2015-5992 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script via the ssid parameter in PLDT SpeedSurf routers, 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-2015-5992?

CVE-2015-5992 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Sep 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 form2WlanSetup.cgi on Philippine Long Distance Telephone (PLDT) SpeedSurf 504AN devices with firmware GAN9.8U26-4-TX-R6B018-PH.EN and Kasda KW58293 devices allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the ssid parameter.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-5992?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Philippine Long Distance Telephone Kasda Kw58293 Firmware, Philippine Long Distance Telephone Speedsurf 504an Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5992?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-5992 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-2015-5992 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-5992 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v9rp-qgp6-6wxj.

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