CVE-2017-12591 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Attackers can inject malicious scripts via the snmpSysName parameter in ASUS DSL-N10S routers, potentially compromising user sessions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-12591?
CVE-2017-12591 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Aug 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
ASUS DSL-N10S V2.1.16_APAC devices have reflected and stored cross site scripting, as demonstrated by the snmpSysName parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-12591?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Asus Dsl-N10s Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12591?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-12591 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-2017-12591 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-12591 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r433-22xc-g83r.