CVE-2024-21798 Cross-site scripting in WMC-X1800GST-B
A malicious admin can inject scripts that execute in another admin's browser, potentially compromising the router's web interface.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-21798?
CVE-2024-21798 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in ELECOM CO.,LTD. WMC-X1800GST-B, published on 28 Feb 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
ELECOM wireless LAN routers contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability. Assume that a malicious administrative user configures the affected product with specially crafted content. When another administrative user logs in and operates the product, an arbitrary script may be executed on the web browser. Note that WMC-X1800GST-B is also included in e-Mesh Starter Kit "WMC-2LX-B".
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-21798?
It affects 10 products.
Products include Elecom Wmc-X1800gst-B Firmware, Elecom Wrc-1167gs2-B Firmware, Elecom Wrc-1167gs2h-B Firmware, Elecom Wrc-1167gst2 Firmware, Elecom Wrc-2533gs2-B Firmware, Elecom Wrc-2533gs2-W Firmware and 4 more.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21798?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-21798 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-2024-21798 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-21798 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in ELECOM CO.,LTD. WMC-X1800GST-B
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gh95-m6w6-g25c.