CVE-2017-14191

Name: CVE-2017-14191
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-20T13:29:00.247+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.01%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-14191 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An Improper Access Control vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWeb 5.6.0 up to but not including 6.1.0 under "Signed Security Mode", allows attacker to bypass the signed user cookie protection by removing the FortiWeb own protection session cookie.. EPSS estimates a 1.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An Improper Access Control vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWeb 5.6.0 up to but not including 6.1.0 under "Signed Security Mode", allows attacker to bypass the signed user cookie protection by removing the FortiWeb own protection session cookie.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.01%

58.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortiweb	>= 5.6.0, < 6.1.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103430Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-17-279Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103430Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-17-279Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 20, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-14191?

How severe is CVE-2017-14191?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-14191 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14191?

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