Format String Vulnerability in FortiWeb by Fortinet
CVE-2020-29018

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Fortinet
Status
Fortinet Fortiweb
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 January 2021

What is CVE-2020-29018?

A format string vulnerability exists in FortiWeb versions 6.3.0 through 6.3.5. This issue permits an authenticated, remote attacker to manipulate the redir parameter, potentially enabling them to read sensitive information from the memory. This vulnerability poses a significant risk for the confidentiality of sensitive data processed by affected systems.

Affected Version(s)

Fortinet FortiWeb FortiWeb 6.3.0 through 6.3.5

References

https://www.fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-20-123
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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