CVE-2021-3275: XSS

Published Mar 26, 2021
·
Updated

Unauthenticated stored cross-site scripting (XSS) exists in multiple TP-Link products including WIFI Routers (Wireless AC routers), Access Points, ADSL + DSL Gateways and Routers, which affects TD-W9977v1, TL-WA801NDv5, TL-WA801Nv6, TL-WA802Nv5, and Archer C3150v2 devices through the improper validation of the hostname. Some of the pages including dhcp.htm, networkMap.htm, dhcpClient.htm, qsEdit.htm, and qsReview.htm and use this vulnerable hostname function (setDefaultHostname()) without sanitization.

Affected Software

20 affected components
TP-Link Td-w9977 Firmware=v1_0.1.0_0.9.1_up_boot\(161123\)_2016-11-23_15.36.15
TP-Link TD-W9977
TP-Link Tl-wa801nd Firmware=v5_us_0.9.1_3.16_up_boot\[170905-rel56404\]
TP-Link TL-WA801ND
TP-Link Tl-wa801n Firmware=v6_eu_0.9.1_3.16_up_boot\[200116-rel61815\]
TP-Link TL-WA801N
TP-Link TL-WR802N firmware=v4_us_0.9.1_3.17_up_boot\[200421-rel38950\]
TP-Link TL-WR802N
TP-Link Archer-c3150 Firmware=v2_170926
TP-Link Archer-c3150
All of the following
TP-Link Td-w9977 Firmware=v1_0.1.0_0.9.1_up_boot\(161123\)_2016-11-23_15.36.15
TP-Link TD-W9977
All of the following
TP-Link Tl-wa801nd Firmware=v5_us_0.9.1_3.16_up_boot\[170905-rel56404\]
TP-Link TL-WA801ND
All of the following
TP-Link Tl-wa801n Firmware=v6_eu_0.9.1_3.16_up_boot\[200116-rel61815\]
TP-Link TL-WA801N
All of the following
TP-Link TL-WR802N firmware=v4_us_0.9.1_3.17_up_boot\[200421-rel38950\]
TP-Link TL-WR802N
All of the following
TP-Link Archer-c3150 Firmware=v2_170926
TP-Link Archer-c3150

Event History

Mar 26, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:21 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-3275?

CVE-2021-3275 is an unauthenticated stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that exists in multiple TP-Link products.

2

Which TP-Link products are affected by CVE-2021-3275?

CVE-2021-3275 affects TP-Link WIFI Routers (Wireless AC routers), Access Points, ADSL + DSL Gateways and Routers, including TD-W9977v1, TL-WA801NDv5, TL-WA801Nv6, TL-WA802Nv5, and Archer C3150v2 devices.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-3275?

CVE-2021-3275 has a severity rating of 6.1, which is considered medium.

4

How does CVE-2021-3275 affect TP-Link products?

CVE-2021-3275 allows for unauthenticated stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks on affected TP-Link products.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2021-3275?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2021-3275 at the following references: [1] [2] [3]

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