CVE-2018-17021: XSS

Published Sep 13, 2018
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability on ASUS GT-AC5300 devices with firmware through 3.0.0.4.38432738 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the appGet.cgi hook parameter.

Affected Software

2 affected components
ASUS Gt-ac5300 Firmware<=3.0.0.4.384_32738
ASUS GT-AC5300

Event History

Sep 13, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-17021?

CVE-2018-17021 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability on ASUS GT-AC5300 devices with firmware through 3.0.0.4.384_32738.

2

How does CVE-2018-17021 affect ASUS GT-AC5300 devices?

CVE-2018-17021 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML via the appGet.cgi hook parameter.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-17021?

CVE-2018-17021 is categorized as medium severity with a CVSS score of 6.1.

4

Is ASUS GT-AC5300 firmware vulnerable to CVE-2018-17021?

ASUS GT-AC5300 firmware version up to and including 3.0.0.4.384_32738 is vulnerable to CVE-2018-17021.

5

How can I fix CVE-2018-17021 on my ASUS GT-AC5300 device?

To fix CVE-2018-17021, update your ASUS GT-AC5300 device firmware to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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