CVE-2016-7823 Cross-site scripting in WNC01WH
Authenticated attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into Buffalo WNC01WH devices, potentially compromising user sessions or device integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-7823?
CVE-2016-7823 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in BUFFALO INC. WNC01WH, published on 9 Jun 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Buffalo WNC01WH devices with firmware version 1.0.0.8 and earlier allows authenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-7823?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Buffalotech Wnc01wh Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7823?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-7823 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-2016-7823 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-7823 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in BUFFALO INC. WNC01WH
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j8gg-3mj2-c9jw.