CVE-2021-3186: XSS

Published Jan 24, 2021
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Updated

A Stored Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in /main.html Wifi Settings in Tenda AC5 AC1200 version V15.03.06.47multi allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Wifi Name parameter.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Tenda Ac1200 Firmware=15.03.06.47_multi
Tenda AC1200=ac5
All of the following
Tenda Ac5 Firmware=15.03.06.47
Tenda AC5

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Configuration

    Update Wifi Name to a value that does not include HTML or script content (e.g., remove/escape any injected web script or HTML) to mitigate the Stored XSS via the Wifi Name parameter on /main.html.

    Tenda AC5 AC1200 (/main.html Wifi Settings) Wifi Name parameter = Sanitize/validate input to prevent HTML/script injection

Event History

Jan 24, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:35 PM
Description
Jan 26, 2021
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-3186?

CVE-2021-3186 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation via stored XSS.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-3186?

To fix CVE-2021-3186, update the Tenda AC5 AC1200 firmware to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-3186?

CVE-2021-3186 is a Stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows remote attackers to inject malicious scripts.

4

What impact does CVE-2021-3186 have on users?

CVE-2021-3186 could allow attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts in the context of the user's session.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2021-3186?

CVE-2021-3186 affects users of the Tenda AC5 AC1200 router running firmware version V15.03.06.47_multi.

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