CVE-2016-8495

Name: CVE-2016-8495
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-13T15:59:00.167+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.90%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8495 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An improper certificate validation vulnerability in Fortinet FortiManager 5.0.6 through 5.2.7 and 5.4.0 through 5.4.1 allows remote attacker to spoof a trusted entity by using a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack via the Fortisandbox devices probing feature.. EPSS estimates a 0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An improper certificate validation vulnerability in Fortinet FortiManager 5.0.6 through 5.2.7 and 5.4.0 through 5.4.1 allows remote attacker to spoof a trusted entity by using a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack via the Fortisandbox devices probing feature.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.90%

55.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortimanager Firmware	5.0.3
Fortinet	Fortimanager Firmware	5.0.4
Fortinet	Fortimanager Firmware	5.0.5
Fortinet	Fortimanager Firmware	5.0.6
Fortinet	Fortimanager Firmware	5.0.7
Fortinet	Fortimanager Firmware	5.0.8
Fortinet	Fortimanager Firmware	5.0.9
Fortinet	Fortimanager Firmware	5.0.10
Fortinet	Fortimanager Firmware	5.0.11
Fortinet	Fortimanager Firmware	5.2.0
Fortinet	Fortimanager Firmware	5.2.1
Fortinet	Fortimanager Firmware	5.2.2
Fortinet	Fortimanager Firmware	5.2.3
Fortinet	Fortimanager Firmware	5.2.4
Fortinet	Fortimanager Firmware	5.2.6
Fortinet	Fortimanager Firmware	5.2.7
Fortinet	Fortimanager Firmware	5.4.0
Fortinet	Fortimanager Firmware	5.4.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96157Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037805
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-16-055Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96157Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037805
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-16-055Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 13, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8495?

How severe is CVE-2016-8495?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8495 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8495?

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