CVE-2019-5985 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2019-5985 affecting Hikari Denwa routers by NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE EAST and WEST corporations. Discover the impact, affected systems, and mitigation steps.
A vulnerability in Hikari Denwa routers provided by NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE EAST and WEST corporations allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML.
Understanding CVE-2019-5985
This CVE describes a cross-site scripting vulnerability affecting specific firmware versions of Hikari Denwa routers.
What is CVE-2019-5985?
The vulnerability in Hikari Denwa routers enables attackers to inject malicious web scripts or HTML code through unspecified methods.
The Impact of CVE-2019-5985
The vulnerability poses a risk of unauthorized script injection by remote attackers, potentially leading to various security breaches.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-5985
This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML into affected Hikari Denwa routers.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Hikari Denwa routers provided by NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE EAST CORPORATION: Various firmware versions are affected, including PR-S300NE/RT-S300NE/RV-S340NE, PR-S300HI/RT-S300HI/RV-S340HI, PR-S300SE/RT-S300SE/RV-S340SE, PR-400NE/RT-400NE/RV-440NE, PR-400KI/RT-400KI/RV-440KI, PR-400MI/RT-400MI/RV-440MI, PR-500KI/RT-500KI, RS-500KI, PR-500MI/RT-500MI, and RS-500MI.
- Hikari Denwa routers provided by NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE WEST CORPORATION: Several firmware versions are affected, including PR-S300NE/RT-S300NE/RV-S340NE, PR-S300HI/RT-S300HI/RV-S340HI, PR-S300SE/RT-S300SE/RV-S340SE, PR-400NE/RT-400NE/RV-440NE, PR-400KI/RT-400KI/RV-440KI, PR-400MI/RT-400MI/RV-440MI, PR-500KI/RT-500KI, and PR-500MI/RT-500MI.
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited remotely by injecting malicious web scripts or HTML code through unspecified vectors.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from CVE-2019-5985 with the following measures:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by the vendor promptly.
- Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update firmware and software to the latest versions.
- Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks.
Patching and Updates
Ensure that all affected Hikari Denwa routers are updated with the latest firmware versions to mitigate the vulnerability.