What is the severity of CVE-2008-1253?

CVE-2008-1253 is classified as a moderate severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1253?

To fix CVE-2008-1253, it is recommended to update the firmware of the D-Link DSL-G604T router to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.

What impact can CVE-2008-1253 have on my system?

CVE-2008-1253 can allow remote attackers to inject malicious scripts, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data theft.

Who is affected by CVE-2008-1253?

CVE-2008-1253 affects users of the D-Link DSL-G604T router who have not implemented adequate security measures.

What kind of attacks can be performed using CVE-2008-1253?

Attackers can leverage CVE-2008-1253 to conduct XSS attacks, which may include stealing session cookies or redirecting users to malicious sites.

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CVE-2008-1253

medium

4.3

CWE

10/3/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-1253: XSS

First published: Mon Mar 10 2008(Updated: )

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in cgi-bin/webcm on the D-Link DSL-G604T router allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the var:category parameter, as demonstrated by a request for advanced/portforw.htm on the fwan page.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
D-Link DSL-G604T

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1253?
CVE-2008-1253 is classified as a moderate severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1253?
To fix CVE-2008-1253, it is recommended to update the firmware of the D-Link DSL-G604T router to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.
What impact can CVE-2008-1253 have on my system?
CVE-2008-1253 can allow remote attackers to inject malicious scripts, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data theft.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-1253?
CVE-2008-1253 affects users of the D-Link DSL-G604T router who have not implemented adequate security measures.
What kind of attacks can be performed using CVE-2008-1253?
Attackers can leverage CVE-2008-1253 to conduct XSS attacks, which may include stealing session cookies or redirecting users to malicious sites.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1253?
CVE-2008-1253 is classified as a moderate severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1253?
To fix CVE-2008-1253, it is recommended to update the firmware of the D-Link DSL-G604T router to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.
What impact can CVE-2008-1253 have on my system?
CVE-2008-1253 can allow remote attackers to inject malicious scripts, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data theft.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-1253?
CVE-2008-1253 affects users of the D-Link DSL-G604T router who have not implemented adequate security measures.
What kind of attacks can be performed using CVE-2008-1253?
Attackers can leverage CVE-2008-1253 to conduct XSS attacks, which may include stealing session cookies or redirecting users to malicious sites.