Vulnerability Description
In NETGEAR Nighthawk X10-R900 prior to 1.0.4.24, by sending a DHCP discover request containing a malicious hostname field, an attacker may execute stored XSS attacks against this device. When the malicious DHCP request is received, the device will generate a log entry containing the malicious hostname. This log entry may then be viewed at Advanced settings->Administration->Logs to trigger the exploit. Although this value is inserted into a textarea tag, converted to all-caps, and limited in length, attacks are still possible.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netgear | Nighthawk X10-R9000 Firmware | < 1.0.4.24 |
| Netgear | Nighthawk X10-R9000 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.ise.io/casestudies/sohopelessly-broken-2-0/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.ise.io/casestudies/sohopelessly-broken-2-0/ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-12513?
CVE-2019-12513 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). In NETGEAR Nighthawk X10-R900 prior to 1.0.4.24, by sending a DHCP discover request containing a malicious hostname field, an attacker may execute stored XSS attacks against this device. When the mali...
How severe is CVE-2019-12513?
CVE-2019-12513 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-2019-12513?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netgear Nighthawk X10-R9000 Firmware, Netgear Nighthawk X10-R9000.