CVE-2018-20372 Cross-site scripting in n/a
An attacker can inject malicious scripts via DHCP hostname, potentially executing code or bypassing security in TP-Link TD-W8961ND routers.
- 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-2018-20372?
CVE-2018-20372 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Dec 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
TP-Link TD-W8961ND devices allow XSS via the hostname of a DHCP client.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-20372?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Tp-Link Td-W8961nd Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20372?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-20372 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-2018-20372 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-20372 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2rx6-j2f4-924g.