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The vulnerability affects Yamaha Broadband VoIP Router RT57i, RT58i, NVR500, Gigabit VPN Router RTX810, and Firewall FWX120, allowing an administrative user to inject arbitrary scripts into the configuration data through a specific form field on the configuration page. This could result in the execution of malicious scripts on another administrative user's web browser. The issue was reported on January 9, 2019, and is different from CVE-2018-0665.
Overview
The vulnerability in Yamaha routers allows an attacker with administrative privileges to inject malicious scripts into the configuration data, potentially leading to script execution on another administrative user's web browser. This could be exploited to perform various attacks, including cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks and session hijacking.
Remediation
To mitigate this vulnerability, users of affected Yamaha routers should update their devices to the latest firmware versions that address the script injection issue. It is recommended to regularly check for firmware updates from Yamaha Corporation and apply them promptly to ensure the security of the devices.
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This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
