Vulnerability Description
On D-Link DIR-620 devices with a certain customized (by ISP) variant of firmware 1.0.3, 1.0.37, 1.3.1, 1.3.3, 1.3.7, 1.4.0, and 2.0.22, a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack is possible as a result of missed filtration for special characters in the "Search" field and incorrect processing of the XMLHttpRequest object.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| D-Link | Dir-620 Firmware | 1.0.3 |
| Dlink | Dir-620 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securitynewspaper.com/2018/05/25/d-link-dir-620-routers-critical-vulnThird Party Advisory
- https://securelist.com/backdoors-in-d-links-backyard/85530/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/72839/hacking/d-link-dir-620-flaws.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/backdoor-account-found-in-d-link-Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securitynewspaper.com/2018/05/25/d-link-dir-620-routers-critical-vulnThird Party Advisory
- https://securelist.com/backdoors-in-d-links-backyard/85530/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/72839/hacking/d-link-dir-620-flaws.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/backdoor-account-found-in-d-link-Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-6212?
CVE-2018-6212 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). On D-Link DIR-620 devices with a certain customized (by ISP) variant of firmware 1.0.3, 1.0.37, 1.3.1, 1.3.3, 1.3.7, 1.4.0, and 2.0.22, a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack is possible as a r...
How severe is CVE-2018-6212?
CVE-2018-6212 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-6212?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: D-Link Dir-620 Firmware, Dlink Dir-620.