CVE-2021-43080
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CVE-2021-43080 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. An improper neutralization of input during web page generation vulnerability [CWE-79] in FortiOS version 7.2.0, version 6.4.0 through 6.4.9, version 7.0.0 through 7.0.5 may allow an authenticated attacker to perform a stored cross site scripting (XSS) attack through the URI parameter via the Threat Feed IP address section of the Security Fabric External connectors.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An improper neutralization of input during web page generation vulnerability [CWE-79] in FortiOS version 7.2.0, version 6.4.0 through 6.4.9, version 7.0.0 through 7.0.5 may allow an authenticated attacker to perform a stored cross site scripting (XSS) attack through the URI parameter via the Threat Feed IP address section of the Security Fabric External connectors.
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 | Fortios | >= 6.4.0, < 6.4.10 |
| Fortinet | Fortios | >= 7.0.0, < 7.0.6 |
| Fortinet | Fortios | 7.2.0 |
References
- https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-222Vendor Advisory
- https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-222Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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