CVE-2008-1253 json
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in cgi-bin/webcm on the D-Link DSL-G604T router allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web sc…
published 2008-03-10 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-1261
- cvss
- 4.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.0%
- EPSS 1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 61%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in cgi-bin/webcm on the D-Link DSL-G604T router allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the var:category parameter, as demonstrated by a request for advanced/portforw.htm on the fwan page.
Exploit prediction
0.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 61% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- gnucitizen.org http://www.gnucitizen.org/projects/router-hacking-challenge/ referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation
References
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gnucitizen.org
/projects/router-hacking-challenge/
exploit
-
securityfocus.com
/archive/1/489009/100/0/threaded
mailing-list
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securityfocus.com
/bid/28439
vdb-entry
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secunia.com
/advisories/29530
third-party-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/41117
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-1253
- NVD CVE-2008-1253
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