CVE-2012-1921: CSRF

Published Aug 26, 2012
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Updated

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in goform/admin/formWlEncrypt in Sitecom WLM-2501 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that change the router passphrase via the pskValue parameter.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Sitecom WLM-2501

Event History

Aug 26, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-1921?

CVE-2012-1921 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to hijack administrator sessions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-1921?

To fix CVE-2012-1921, users should ensure firmware is updated to the latest version provided by Sitecom that addresses the CSRF vulnerability.

3

Who is impacted by CVE-2012-1921?

Users of Sitecom WLM-2501 routers are impacted by CVE-2012-1921, particularly those with administrative access.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2012-1921 enable?

CVE-2012-1921 enables a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attack, allowing an attacker to manipulate router settings.

5

What parameter is exploited in CVE-2012-1921?

The pskValue parameter is exploited in CVE-2012-1921 to change the router passphrase without proper authorization.

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