CVE-2020-6647

Name: CVE-2020-6647
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-07T19:15:13.127+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-6647 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. An improper neutralization of input vulnerability in the dashboard of FortiADC may allow an authenticated attacker to perform a cross site scripting attack (XSS) via the name parameter.. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An improper neutralization of input vulnerability in the dashboard of FortiADC may allow an authenticated attacker to perform a cross site scripting attack (XSS) via the name parameter.

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

0.63%

45.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortiadc Firmware	<= 5.3.4
Fortinet	Fortiadc Firmware	5.4.0

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-20-012Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-20-012Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 7, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-6647?

An improper neutralization of input vulnerability in the dashboard of FortiADC may allow an authenticated attacker to perform a cross site scripting attack (XSS) via the name parameter.

How severe is CVE-2020-6647?

CVE-2020-6647 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6647?

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