Cross-site scripting in Bose SoundTouch

1) Cross-site scripting

EUVDB-ID: #VU36054

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-12638

CWE-ID: CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

An issue was discovered in the Bose Soundtouch app 18.1.4 for iOS. There is no frontend input validation of the device name. A malicious device name can execute JavaScript on the registered Bose User Account if a speaker has been connected to the app.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SoundTouch: 18.1.4

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:h:bose_corporation:soundtouch:18.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/151018/Base-Soundtouch-18.1.4-Cross-Site-Scripting.html
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Jan/16

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.