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Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS)

CVE-2018-25038

Low
3.5/10

Summary

A vulnerability was found in Thomson TCW710 ST5D.10.05. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the file /goform/RgDhcp. The manipulation of the argument PppUserName with the input ><script>alert(1)</script> as part of POST Request leads to cross site scripting (Persistent). It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

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  • NETWORK
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  • UNCHANGED
  • REQUIRED
  • LOW
  • NONE
  • NONE

CWE-80 - Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS)

The software receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages.

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Advisory Timeline

  • Published