CVE-2013-6786: XSS
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Allegro RomPager before 4.51, as used on the ZyXEL P660HW-D1, Huawei MT882, Sitecom WL-174, TP-LINK TD-8816, and D-Link DSL-2640R and DSL-2641R, when the "forbidden author header" protection mechanism is bypassed, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by requesting a nonexistent URI in conjunction with a crafted HTTP Referer header that is not properly handled in a 404 page. NOTE: there is no CVE for a "URL redirection" issue that some sources list separately.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-6786?
The severity of CVE-2013-6786 is classified as medium due to the potential for unauthorized access and data injection.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6786?
To fix CVE-2013-6786, update Allegro RomPager to version 4.51 or later and ensure proper input validation is implemented.
What does CVE-2013-6786 exploit?
CVE-2013-6786 exploits a cross-site scripting vulnerability by bypassing the 'forbidden author header' protection mechanism.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2013-6786?
Devices affected by CVE-2013-6786 include the ZyXEL P660HW-D1, Huawei MT882, Sitecom WL-174, TP-LINK TD-8816, and D-Link DSL-2640R and DSL-2641R.
Can CVE-2013-6786 be remotely exploited?
Yes, CVE-2013-6786 can be remotely exploited by attackers to inject arbitrary scripts into affected devices.