CVE-2020-14965: XSS

Published Jun 23, 2020
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Updated

On TP-Link TL-WR740N v4 and TL-WR740ND v4 devices, an attacker with access to the admin panel can inject HTML code and change the HTML context of the target pages and stations in the access-control settings via targetslistsname or hostslistsname. The vulnerability can also be exploited through a CSRF, requiring no authentication as an administrator.

Affected Software

4 affected components
TP-Link Tl-wr740n Firmware
TP-Link TL-WR740N=4.0
TP-Link Tl-wr740nd Firmware
TP-Link TL-WR740ND=4.0

Event History

Jun 23, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:30 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-14965?

CVE-2020-14965 is a vulnerability found in TP-Link TL-WR740N v4 and TL-WR740ND v4 devices that allows an attacker with access to the admin panel to inject HTML code and change the HTML context of the target pages and stations in the access-control settings.

2

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-14965?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-14965 by injecting HTML code and modifying the HTML context of the target pages and stations in the access-control settings via targets_lists_name or hosts_lists_name.

3

What is the severity rating of CVE-2020-14965?

The severity rating of CVE-2020-14965 is medium, with a severity value of 4.8.

4

Which TP-Link devices are affected by CVE-2020-14965?

TP-Link TL-WR740N v4 and TL-WR740ND v4 devices are affected by CVE-2020-14965.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2020-14965?

At the moment, there is no official fix available for CVE-2020-14965. It is recommended to follow the provided reference link for any updates or patches.

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