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Edimax GS-5008PL <= 1.00.54 Stored XSS via Device Name

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severity
medium
date
Affecting
  • Edimax GS-5008PL firmware versions <= 1.00.54

  • This product is classified as a Legacy model

CWE
  • CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-Site Scripting')
CVSS
5.1
CVSS V4 Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N
Credit
Kazuma Matsumoto, a security researcher at GMO Cybersecurity by IERAE, Inc.
Description
Edimax GS-5008PL firmware version 1.00.54 and prior contain a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the system_name_set.cgi script that allows attackers to inject arbitrary script code by manipulating the sysName parameter. Attackers can send a crafted POST request with malicious script payload that executes when management pages including system_data.js are viewed by administrators.

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