CVE-2008-6280

Cisco WRT160N - Cross-Site Scripting via DHCP_Static Action Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2008-6280. PoCs published by David Gil.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Linksys WRT160N by crafting a malicious URI that injects arbitrary JavaScript code into the 'apply.cgi' endpoint. The payload triggers an alert dialog, proving the lack of input sanitization.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in apply.cgi on the Linksys WRT160N allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the action parameter in a DHCP_Static operation.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by David Gil · textremotehardware
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/32599

This exploit demonstrates a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Linksys WRT160N by crafting a malicious URI that injects arbitrary JavaScript code into the 'apply.cgi' endpoint. The payload triggers an alert dialog, proving the lack of input sanitization.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Linksys WRT160N
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim must visit the crafted URI
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32496
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46980
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/32877

Scores

EPSS 0.1704
EPSS Percentile 95.1%

Details

CWE
CWE-79
Status published
Products (1)
cisco/wrt160n
Published Feb 25, 2009
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026