CVE-2018-25034 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Thomson TCW710 wlanPrimaryNetwork Persistent cross site scripting vulnerability

Understanding CVE-2018-25034

Thomson TCW710 router is affected by a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute malicious scripts.

What is CVE-2018-25034?

This CVE identifies a vulnerability in the Thomson TCW710 router that enables a basic cross-site scripting attack by manipulating the ServiceSetIdentifier argument in a POST request.

The Impact of CVE-2018-25034

Attackers can remotely execute scripts to perform various malicious activities on affected devices.
The vulnerability poses a low severity risk with a CVSS base score of 3.5.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-25034

Thomson TCW710 wlanPrimaryNetwork Persistent cross site scripting vulnerability

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Thomson TCW710 ST5D.10.05 allows attackers to inject malicious scripts via the ServiceSetIdentifier argument, leading to a persistent cross-site scripting attack.

Affected Systems and Versions

Vendor: Thomson
Product: TCW710
Affected Version: ST5D.10.05

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by modifying the ServiceSetIdentifier argument with malicious scripts in a POST request, enabling a basic cross-site scripting attack.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your system from CVE-2018-25034

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable remote access to the router's configuration interface.
Regularly monitor for any unauthorized access or changes.
Implement network-level security measures to detect and prevent XSS attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Keep router firmware up to date to patch known vulnerabilities.
Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to identify and address potential weaknesses.

Patching and Updates

Check for firmware updates provided by Thomson to address the vulnerability.