CVE-2018-6936 Cross-site scripting in n/a
An attacker can inject malicious scripts via SSID or account names in D-Link DIR-600M routers, potentially executing code or bypassing security controls.
- 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-2018-6936?
CVE-2018-6936 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Feb 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
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) exists on the D-Link DIR-600M C1 3.01 via the SSID or the name of a user account.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-6936?
It affects 1 product.
Products include D-Link Dir-600m C1 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6936?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-6936 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-2018-6936 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-6936 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-45vr-rcqj-853w.