CVE-2017-12590 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Reflected XSS in ASUS RT-N14UHP routers allows attackers to inject scripts via the flag parameter, potentially compromising user sessions.
- 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-2017-12590?
CVE-2017-12590 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Mar 2018. 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
ASUS RT-N14UHP devices before 3.0.0.4.380.8015 have a reflected XSS vulnerability in the "flag" parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-12590?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Asus Rt-N14uhp Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12590?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-12590 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-2017-12590 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-12590 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-prxw-rw5v-5m4g.