CVE-2021-40041

MEDIUM
4.2
CVSS Score
Published: January 7, 2022 at 10:39 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 04:06 AM UTC
2 products affected across 1 vendorWS318N 21 FirmwareWs318N-21

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Severity
MEDIUM4.2
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.2%

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.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

All versions

Remediation

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CVSS

Attack Vector
LOCAL
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
HIGH
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
LOW
Availability
NONE
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-79

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