CVE-2017-14182

Name: CVE-2017-14182
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-27T13:29:00.217+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.75%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-14182 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 5.4.0 to 5.4.5 allows an authenticated user to cause the web GUI to be temporarily unresponsive, via passing a specially crafted payload to the 'params' parameter of the JSON web API.. EPSS estimates a 1.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 5.4.0 to 5.4.5 allows an authenticated user to cause the web GUI to be temporarily unresponsive, via passing a specially crafted payload to the 'params' parameter of the JSON web API.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.75%

74.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortios	5.4.0
Fortinet	Fortios	5.4.1
Fortinet	Fortios	5.4.2
Fortinet	Fortios	5.4.3
Fortinet	Fortios	5.4.4
Fortinet	Fortios	5.4.5

References

http://code610.blogspot.com/2017/10/patch-your-fortinet-cve-2017-14182.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101559Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039678Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-17-206Vendor Advisory
http://code610.blogspot.com/2017/10/patch-your-fortinet-cve-2017-14182.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101559Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039678Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-17-206Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 27, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-14182?

How severe is CVE-2017-14182?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-14182 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14182?

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