CVE-2022-40844: XSS

Published Nov 15, 2022
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Updated

In Tenda (Shenzhen Tenda Technology Co., Ltd) AC1200 Router model W15Ev2 V15.11.0.10(1576), a Stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) issue exists allowing an attacker to execute JavaScript code via the applications website filtering tab, specifically the URL body.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Tenda W15e Firmware=15.11.0.10\(1576\)
Tenda AC1200 V-W15Ev2
All of the following
Tenda W15e Firmware=15.11.0.10\(1576\)
Tenda W15E=2.0

Event History

Nov 15, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-40844?

CVE-2022-40844 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow stored cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-40844?

To fix CVE-2022-40844, upgrade the Tenda AC1200 router firmware to a version that addresses the stored XSS vulnerability.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-40844?

CVE-2022-40844 is a Stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2022-40844?

Users of the Tenda AC1200 Router model W15Ev2 running firmware version 15.11.0.10(1576) are affected by CVE-2022-40844.

5

What can attackers do with CVE-2022-40844?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2022-40844 to execute JavaScript code in the context of the affected application's website filtering functionality.

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