Improper XML External Entity Handling in FortiPortal by Fortinet
CVE-2021-36172

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Fortinet
Status
Fortinet Fortiportal
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 November 2021

What is CVE-2021-36172?

An improper handling of XML external entities in FortiPortal allowed for potential exploitation by attackers manipulating XML responses. This vulnerability could lead to service interruptions or unauthorized access to system files through specially crafted XML documents, affecting the integrity and confidentiality of data.

Affected Version(s)

Fortinet FortiPortal FortiPortal before 6.0.6

References

https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-21-104
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2021-36172 : Improper XML External Entity Handling in FortiPortal by Fortinet