CVE-2020-9288

Name: CVE-2020-9288
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-22T16:15:12.12+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.86%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-9288 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. An improper neutralization of input vulnerability in FortiWLC 8.5.1 allows a remote authenticated attacker to perform a stored cross site scripting attack (XSS) via the ESS profile or the Radius Profile.. EPSS estimates a 0.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An improper neutralization of input vulnerability in FortiWLC 8.5.1 allows a remote authenticated attacker to perform a stored cross site scripting attack (XSS) via the ESS profile or the Radius Profile.

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

0.86%

53.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortiwlc	<= 8.5.1

References

https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-20-016Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-20-016Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 22, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-9288?

How severe is CVE-2020-9288?

CVE-2020-9288 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9288?

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