CVE-2018-6527

Name: CVE-2018-6527
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-06T20:29:00.78+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-6527 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. XSS vulnerability in htdocs/webinc/js/adv_parent_ctrl_map.php in D-Link DIR-868L DIR868LA1_FW112b04 and previous versions, DIR-865L DIR-865L_REVA_FIRMWARE_PATCH_1.08.B01 and previous versions, and DIR-860L DIR860LA1_FW110b04 and previous versions allows remote attackers to read a cookie via a crafted deviceid parameter to soap.cgi.. EPSS estimates a 1.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

XSS vulnerability in htdocs/webinc/js/adv_parent_ctrl_map.php in D-Link DIR-868L DIR868LA1_FW112b04 and previous versions, DIR-865L DIR-865L_REVA_FIRMWARE_PATCH_1.08.B01 and previous versions, and DIR-860L DIR860LA1_FW110b04 and previous versions allows remote attackers to read a cookie via a crafted deviceid parameter to soap.cgi.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.66%

73.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dlink	Dir-860l Firmware	<= a1_fw110b04
Dlink	Dir-865l Firmware	<= reva_firmware_patch_1.08.b01
Dlink	Dir-868l Firmware	<= a1_fw112b04

References

ftp://FTP2.DLINK.COM/SECURITY_ADVISEMENTS/DIR-860L/REVA/DIR-860L_REVA_FIRMWARE_PATCH_NOTES_1.11B01_EN_WW.pdfRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
ftp://FTP2.DLINK.COM/SECURITY_ADVISEMENTS/DIR-868L/REVA/DIR-868L_REVA_FIRMWARE_PATCH_NOTES_1.20B01_EN_WW.pdfRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
ftp://ftp2.dlink.com/SECURITY_ADVISEMENTS/DIR-865L/REVA/DIR-865L_REVA_FIRMWARE_PATCH_NOTES_1.10B01_EN_WW.pdfRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/TheBeeMan/Pwning-multiple-dlink-router-via-SOAP-protoExploit, Third Party Advisory
ftp://FTP2.DLINK.COM/SECURITY_ADVISEMENTS/DIR-860L/REVA/DIR-860L_REVA_FIRMWARE_PATCH_NOTES_1.11B01_EN_WW.pdfRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
ftp://FTP2.DLINK.COM/SECURITY_ADVISEMENTS/DIR-868L/REVA/DIR-868L_REVA_FIRMWARE_PATCH_NOTES_1.20B01_EN_WW.pdfRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
ftp://ftp2.dlink.com/SECURITY_ADVISEMENTS/DIR-865L/REVA/DIR-865L_REVA_FIRMWARE_PATCH_NOTES_1.10B01_EN_WW.pdfRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/TheBeeMan/Pwning-multiple-dlink-router-via-SOAP-protoExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 6, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-6527?

How severe is CVE-2018-6527?

CVE-2018-6527 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6527?

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