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CVE-2016-3978

UnknownEPSS 6.33%

Last modified

CVE-2016-3978 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Web User Interface (WebUI) in FortiOS 5.0.x before 5.0.13, 5.2.x before 5.2.3, and 5.4.x before 5.4.0 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks or cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via the "redirect" parameter to "login.". EPSS estimates a 6.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Web User Interface (WebUI) in FortiOS 5.0.x before 5.0.13, 5.2.x before 5.2.3, and 5.4.x before 5.4.0 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks or cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via the "redirect" parameter to "login."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
6.33%

92.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FortinetFortios5.0.0
FortinetFortios5.0.1
FortinetFortios5.0.2
FortinetFortios5.0.3
FortinetFortios5.0.4
FortinetFortios5.0.5
FortinetFortios5.0.6
FortinetFortios5.0.7
FortinetFortios5.0.8
FortinetFortios5.0.9
FortinetFortios5.0.10
FortinetFortios5.0.11
FortinetFortios5.0.12
FortinetFortios5.2.0
FortinetFortios5.2.1
FortinetFortios5.2.2
FortinetFortios5.4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3978?
The Web User Interface (WebUI) in FortiOS 5.0.x before 5.0.13, 5.2.x before 5.2.3, and 5.4.x before 5.4.0 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks or cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via the "redirect" parameter to "login."
How severe is CVE-2016-3978?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3978 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3978?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-3978?

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Source: NVD / NIST