CVE-2021-40041
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CVE-2021-40041 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.2/10 on the CVSS scale. There is a Cross-Site Scripting(XSS) vulnerability in HUAWEI WS318n product when processing network settings. Due to insufficient validation of user input, a local authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability by injecting special characters. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
There is a Cross-Site Scripting(XSS) vulnerability in HUAWEI WS318n product when processing network settings. Due to insufficient validation of user input, a local authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability by injecting special characters. Successful exploit could cause certain information disclosure. Affected product versions include: WS318n-21 10.0.2.2, 10.0.2.5 and 10.0.2.6.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Huawei | Ws318n-21 Firmware | 10.0.2.2 |
| Huawei | Ws318n-21 Firmware | 10.0.2.5 |
| Huawei | Ws318n-21 Firmware | 10.0.2.6 |
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