CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-20372: XSS

First published: Sun Dec 23 2018(Updated: )

TP-Link TD-W8961ND devices allow XSS via the hostname of a DHCP client.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
TP-Link TD-W8961ND=1.0.1
TP-Link TD-W8961ND

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-20372?

    CVE-2018-20372 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for XSS attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-20372?

    To fix CVE-2018-20372, upgrade the firmware of the TP-Link TD-W8961ND to a patched version.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2018-20372?

    CVE-2018-20372 affects TP-Link TD-W8961ND devices running firmware version 1.0.1.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-20372?

    CVE-2018-20372 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2018-20372 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2018-20372 can be exploited remotely via malicious DHCP client hostnames.

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