CVE-2018-6212: XSS

Published Jun 20, 2018
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Updated

On D-Link DIR-620 devices with a certain customized (by ISP) variant of firmware 1.0.3, 1.0.37, 1.3.1, 1.3.3, 1.3.7, 1.4.0, and 2.0.22, a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack is possible as a result of missed filtration for special characters in the "Search" field and incorrect processing of the XMLHttpRequest object.

Affected Software

16 affected components
D-Link Dir-620 Firmware=1.0.3
D-Link Dir-620 Firmware=1.0.37
D-Link Dir-620 Firmware=1.3.1
D-Link Dir-620 Firmware=1.3.3
D-Link Dir-620 Firmware=1.3.7
D-Link Dir-620 Firmware=1.4.0
D-Link Dir-620 Firmware=2.0.22
Dlink Dir-620
All of the following
Any of the following
D-Link Dir-620 Firmware=1.0.3
D-Link Dir-620 Firmware=1.0.37
D-Link Dir-620 Firmware=1.3.1
D-Link Dir-620 Firmware=1.3.3
D-Link Dir-620 Firmware=1.3.7
D-Link Dir-620 Firmware=1.4.0
D-Link Dir-620 Firmware=2.0.22
Dlink Dir-620

Event History

Jun 20, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-6212?

CVE-2018-6212 has been classified with a medium severity level due to its potential to allow reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-6212?

To remediate CVE-2018-6212, update the D-Link DIR-620 firmware to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

3

What are the affected firmware versions for CVE-2018-6212?

CVE-2018-6212 affects D-Link DIR-620 firmware versions 1.0.3, 1.0.37, 1.3.1, 1.3.3, 1.3.7, 1.4.0, and 2.0.22.

4

What type of attack is possible with CVE-2018-6212?

CVE-2018-6212 allows for a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack due to inadequate filtration of special characters.

5

Can CVE-2018-6212 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-6212 can be exploited remotely through the affected D-Link DIR-620 devices by attackers using XSS techniques.

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