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.
This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.2, requiring local system access to exploit with relatively low complexity though user interaction is required . The vulnerability impacts limited data confidentiality, limited integrity, for affected systems. Impacting 2 products from huawei, from huawei organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2022, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2022-01-10T14:10:23.123
2026-06-17T04:06:26.540
Modified
CVSSv3.1: 4.2 (MEDIUM)
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
3.4
2.9
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | huawei | ws318n-21_firmware | 10.0.2.2 | Yes |
| Operating System | huawei | ws318n-21_firmware | 10.0.2.5 | Yes |
| Operating System | huawei | ws318n-21_firmware | 10.0.2.6 | Yes |
| Hardware | huawei | ws318n-21 | - | No |
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