CVE-2020-12815
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.85%
Last modified
CVE-2020-12815 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. An improper neutralization of input vulnerability in FortiTester before 3.9.0 may allow a remote authenticated attacker to inject script related HTML tags via IPv4/IPv6 address fields.. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An improper neutralization of input vulnerability in FortiTester before 3.9.0 may allow a remote authenticated attacker to inject script related HTML tags via IPv4/IPv6 address fields.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Fortianalyzer | <= 6.2.5 |
| Fortinet | Fortianalyzer | >= 6.4.0, <= 6.4.1 |
| Fortinet | Fortitester | <= 3.7.0 |
| Fortinet | Fortitester | 3.8.0 |
References
- https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-20-054Vendor Advisory
- https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-20-054Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-12815?
An improper neutralization of input vulnerability in FortiTester before 3.9.0 may allow a remote authenticated attacker to inject script related HTML tags via IPv4/IPv6 address fields.
How severe is CVE-2020-12815?
CVE-2020-12815 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12815?
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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