CVE-2018-14710 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published 13 May 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the ASUS RT-AC3200 router web interface via a crafted URL 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-2018-14710?

CVE-2018-14710 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 May 2019. 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 in appGet.cgi on ASUS RT-AC3200 version 3.0.0.4.382.50010 allows attackers to execute JavaScript via the "hook" URL parameter.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-14710?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Asus Rt-Ac3200 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14710?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-14710 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-2018-14710 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-14710 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h56v-6939-mcgj.