CVE-2016-4969

Name: CVE-2016-4969
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-09-21T14:25:11.143+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-4969 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWan (formerly AscernLink) before 4.2.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the IP parameter to script/statistics/getconn.php.. EPSS estimates a 2.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWan (formerly AscernLink) before 4.2.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the IP parameter to script/statistics/getconn.php.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.26%

80.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortiwan	<= 4.2.4

References

http://docs.fortinet.com/uploaded/files/3236/fortiwan-v4.2.5-release-notes.pdfThird Party Advisory
http://fortiguard.com/advisory/fortiwan-multiple-vulnerabilitiesRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92779Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/724487Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://docs.fortinet.com/uploaded/files/3236/fortiwan-v4.2.5-release-notes.pdfThird Party Advisory
http://fortiguard.com/advisory/fortiwan-multiple-vulnerabilitiesRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92779Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/724487Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Sep 21, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-4969?

How severe is CVE-2016-4969?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-4969 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4969?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST