How severe is CVE-2018-20372?

CVE-2018-20372 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-20372 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-20372?

CVE-2018-20372 affects Tp-link Td-w8961nd Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-20372?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2018-20372 published?

CVE-2018-20372 was published on 2018-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-20372

CVE-2018-20372 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tp-link Td-w8961nd Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Tp-link Td-w8961nd Firmware
Published: 2018-12-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

TP-Link TD-W8961ND devices allow XSS via the hostname of a DHCP client.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-20372?: TP-Link TD-W8961ND devices allow XSS via the hostname of a DHCP client.
How severe is CVE-2018-20372?: CVE-2018-20372 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-20372 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-20372?: CVE-2018-20372 affects Tp-link Td-w8961nd Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20372?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-20372 published?: CVE-2018-20372 was published on 2018-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:td-w8961nd_firmware:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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