CVE-2017-16836 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Unauthenticated attackers can inject persistent scripts into Arris TG1682G modems via the service parameter, potentially hijacking 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-2017-16836?
CVE-2017-16836 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Nov 2017. 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
Arris TG1682G devices with Comcast TG1682_2.0s7_PRODse 10.0.59.SIP.PC20.CT software allow Unauthenticated Stored XSS via the actionHandler/ajax_managed_services.php service parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-16836?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Commscope Arris Tg1682g Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16836?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-16836 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-2017-16836 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-16836 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-wfv9-xvh7-763f.