Cross-Site Scripting in Fortinet Products due to Input Validation Flaw
CVE-2021-43081

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Fortinet
Status
Fortinet Fortiproxy
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 May 2022

Summary

An improper neutralization of input during web page generation in certain versions of FortiOS and FortiProxy exposes users to potential XSS attacks. An unauthenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted HTTP GET requests, leading to an unauthorized execution of scripts in the context of the user's session. This allows attackers to manipulate user interactions or steal sensitive information.

Affected Version(s)

Fortinet FortiProxy FortiOS version 7.0.3 and below, 6.4.8 and below, 6.2.10 and below, 6.0.14 to 6.0.0. FortiProxy version 7.0.1 and below, 2.0.7 to 2.0.0.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-230
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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