CVE-2020-12816
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.15%
Last modified
CVE-2020-12816 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An improper neutralization of input vulnerability in FortiNAC before 8.7.2 may allow a remote authenticated attacker to perform a stored cross site scripting attack (XSS) via the UserID of Admin Users.. EPSS estimates a 1.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An improper neutralization of input vulnerability in FortiNAC before 8.7.2 may allow a remote authenticated attacker to perform a stored cross site scripting attack (XSS) via the UserID of Admin Users.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Fortinac | < 8.7.3 |
References
- https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-20-002Vendor Advisory
- https://www.fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-20-002Vendor Advisory
- https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-20-002Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-12816?
An improper neutralization of input vulnerability in FortiNAC before 8.7.2 may allow a remote authenticated attacker to perform a stored cross site scripting attack (XSS) via the UserID of Admin Users.
How severe is CVE-2020-12816?
CVE-2020-12816 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12816?
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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