CVE-2021-40041 — MEDIUM (4.2)

Vulnerability Description

There is a Cross-Site Scripting(XSS) vulnerability in HUAWEI WS318n product when processing network settings. Due to insufficient validation of user input, a local authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability by injecting special characters. Successful exploit could cause certain information disclosure. Affected product versions include: WS318n-21 10.0.2.2, 10.0.2.5 and 10.0.2.6.

CVSS Score

4.2

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Ws318N-21 Firmware	10.0.2.2
Huawei	Ws318N-21	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20211229-01-xss-enVendor Advisory
https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20211229-01-xss-enVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-40041?

CVE-2021-40041 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.2 (MEDIUM). There is a Cross-Site Scripting(XSS) vulnerability in HUAWEI WS318n product when processing network settings. Due to insufficient validation of user input, a local authenticated attacker could exploit...

How severe is CVE-2021-40041?

CVE-2021-40041 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-40041?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Huawei Ws318N-21 Firmware, Huawei Ws318N-21.