CVE-2019-17653

Name: CVE-2019-17653
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-12T23:15:11.703+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-17653 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the user interface of Fortinet FortiSIEM 5.2.5 could allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to perform arbitrary actions using an authenticated user's session by persuading the victim to follow a malicious link.. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the user interface of Fortinet FortiSIEM 5.2.5 could allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to perform arbitrary actions using an authenticated user's session by persuading the victim to follow a malicious link.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.56%

42.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortisiem	5.2.5

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-19-240Broken Link
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/%20FG-IR-19-240Third Party Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-19-240Broken Link

Timeline

Published: Mar 12, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-17653?

How severe is CVE-2019-17653?

CVE-2019-17653 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-17653?

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