CVE-2008-2167

ZyXEL ZyWALL 100 - Cross-Site Scripting via Referer Header

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2008-2167. PoCs published by Deniz Cevik.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ZyWALL 100 by injecting a malicious script via the Referer header. The PoC shows how arbitrary JavaScript can be executed in the context of the affected site.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ZyXEL ZyWALL 100 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Referer header, which is not properly handled in a 404 Error page.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Deniz Cevik · textremotemultiple
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/31757

This exploit demonstrates a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ZyWALL 100 by injecting a malicious script via the Referer header. The PoC shows how arbitrary JavaScript can be executed in the context of the affected site.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: ZyWALL 100
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the target's web interface · Ability to manipulate HTTP headers
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (8)

Core 8
Core References
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29110
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1501/references
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020000
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/491818/100/0/threaded
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_sreason
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3869
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42282
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/30142

Scores

EPSS 0.1678
EPSS Percentile 96.6%

Details

CWE
CWE-79
Status published
Products (1)
zyxel/zywall_100
Published May 13, 2008
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026