CVE-2017-17541

Name: CVE-2017-17541
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-16T20:29:00.27+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.87%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-17541 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Fortinet FortiManager 6.0.0, 5.6.4 and below versions, FortiAnalyzer 6.0.0, 5.6.4 and below versions allows inject Javascript code and HTML tags through the CN value of CA and CRL certificates via the import CA and CRL certificates feature.. EPSS estimates a 0.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Fortinet FortiManager 6.0.0, 5.6.4 and below versions, FortiAnalyzer 6.0.0, 5.6.4 and below versions allows inject Javascript code and HTML tags through the CN value of CA and CRL certificates via the import CA and CRL certificates feature.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.87%

54.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortianalyzer Firmware	<= 5.6.4
Fortinet	Fortianalyzer Firmware	6.0.0
Fortinet	Fortimanager Firmware	<= 5.6.4
Fortinet	Fortimanager Firmware	6.0.0

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041246Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041247Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-17-305Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041246Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041247Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-17-305Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 16, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-17541?

How severe is CVE-2017-17541?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-17541 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17541?

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