CVE-2017-3131

Name: CVE-2017-3131
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-12T02:29:00.203+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-3131 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS versions 5.4.0 through 5.4.4 and 5.6.0 allows attackers to execute unauthorized code or commands via the filter input in "Applications" under FortiView.. EPSS estimates a 7.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS versions 5.4.0 through 5.4.4 and 5.6.0 allows attackers to execute unauthorized code or commands via the filter input in "Applications" under FortiView.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.68%

93.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

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	5.6.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100009Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039020Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-17-104Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42388/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100009Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039020Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-17-104Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42388/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Sep 12, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-3131?

How severe is CVE-2017-3131?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-3131 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3131?

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