CVE-2017-9931 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published 21 Jul 2017 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Green Packet DX-350 firmware allows attackers to inject malicious scripts via the action parameter.

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-2017-9931?

CVE-2017-9931 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Jul 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

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) exists in Green Packet DX-350 Firmware version v2.8.9.5-g1.4.8-atheeb, as demonstrated by the action parameter to ajax.cgi.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-9931?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Greenpacket Dx-350 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9931?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-9931 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-2017-9931 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-9931 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8m8p-545c-2rwc.