CVE-2021-36188
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CVE-2021-36188 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Fortinet FortiWeb version 6.4.1 and below, 6.3.15 and below allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted GET parameters in requests to login and error handlers. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Fortinet FortiWeb version 6.4.1 and below, 6.3.15 and below allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted GET parameters in requests to login and error handlers
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 | Fortiweb | >= 6.0.0, <= 6.2.5 |
| Fortinet | Fortiweb | >= 6.3.0, < 6.3.16 |
| Fortinet | Fortiweb | >= 6.4.0, < 6.4.2 |
References
- https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-21-118Vendor Advisory
- https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-21-118Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Modified
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