CVE-2018-15874 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published 25 Aug 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

An attacker can inject JavaScript into the router's client table via DHCP hostname, potentially executing code in the admin browser.

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-2018-15874?

CVE-2018-15874 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Aug 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

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability on D-Link DIR-615 routers 20.07 allows an attacker to inject JavaScript into the "Status -> Active Client Table" page via the hostname field in a DHCP request.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-15874?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dlink Dir-615 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15874?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-15874 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-2018-15874 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-15874 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c7f9-gprv-h5hq.