CVE-2018-20372

Name: CVE-2018-20372
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-23T02:29:00.483+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-20372 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. TP-Link TD-W8961ND devices allow XSS via the hostname of a DHCP client.. EPSS estimates a 0.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

TP-Link TD-W8961ND devices allow XSS via the hostname of a DHCP client.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.59%

43.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tp-Link	Td-W8961nd Firmware	1.0.1

References

https://www.vulnerability-lab.com/get_content.php?id=1990Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUM5myJWbvcExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.vulnerability-lab.com/get_content.php?id=1990Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUM5myJWbvcExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 23, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-20372?

TP-Link TD-W8961ND devices allow XSS via the hostname of a DHCP client.

How severe is CVE-2018-20372?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-20372 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-20372?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-20372?

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Source: NVD / NIST