CVE-2020-12814

Name: CVE-2020-12814
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-02T18:15:07.73+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-12814 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer version 6.0.6 and below, version 6.4.4 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specifically crafted requests to the web GUI.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer version 6.0.6 and below, version 6.4.4 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specifically crafted requests to the web GUI.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.45%

35.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortianalyzer	>= 6.0.0, <= 6.0.6
Fortinet	Fortianalyzer	6.4.4

References

https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-20-092Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-20-092Broken Link, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 2, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-12814?

How severe is CVE-2020-12814?

CVE-2020-12814 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12814?

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Source: NVD / NIST