CVE-2016-10699

Name: CVE-2016-10699
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-31T07:29:00.237+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-10699 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. D-Link DSL-2740E 1.00_BG_20150720 devices are prone to persistent XSS attacks in the username and password fields: a remote unauthenticated user may craft logins and passwords with script tags in them. Because there is no sanitization in the input fields, an unaware logged-in administrator may be a victim when checking the router logs.. EPSS estimates a 1.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

D-Link DSL-2740E 1.00_BG_20150720 devices are prone to persistent XSS attacks in the username and password fields: a remote unauthenticated user may craft logins and passwords with script tags in them. Because there is no sanitization in the input fields, an unaware logged-in administrator may be a victim when checking the router logs.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.38%

68.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dlink	Dsl-2740e Firmware	1.00_bg_20150720

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101622Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.trustwave.com/Resources/Security-Advisories/Advisories/TWSL2016-018/?fid=8411Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101622Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.trustwave.com/Resources/Security-Advisories/Advisories/TWSL2016-018/?fid=8411Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 31, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10699?

How severe is CVE-2016-10699?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-10699 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10699?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST