CVE-2022-40680
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CVE-2022-40680 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Fortinet FortiOS 6.0.7 - 6.0.15, 6.2.2 - 6.2.12, 6.4.0 - 6.4.9 and 7.0.0 - 7.0.3 allows a privileged attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via storing malicious payloads in replacement messages.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Fortinet FortiOS 6.0.7 - 6.0.15, 6.2.2 - 6.2.12, 6.4.0 - 6.4.9 and 7.0.0 - 7.0.3 allows a privileged attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via storing malicious payloads in replacement messages.
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 | >= 6.0.7, <= 6.0.15 |
| Fortinet | Fortios | >= 6.2.2, <= 6.2.12 |
| Fortinet | Fortios | >= 6.4.0, <= 6.4.9 |
| Fortinet | Fortios | >= 7.0.0, <= 7.0.3 |
References
- https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-248Vendor Advisory
- https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-248Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Modified
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