CVE-2017-14191: Medium severity fortinet fortiweb vulnerability

Published Mar 20, 2018
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Updated

An Improper Access Control vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWeb 5.6.0 up to but not including 6.1.0 under "Signed Security Mode", allows attacker to bypass the signed user cookie protection by removing the FortiWeb own protection session cookie.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Fortinet FortiWeb>=5.6.0<6.1.0

Event History

Mar 20, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-14191?

The CVE-2017-14191 vulnerability is classified as having a medium severity due to its potential to allow attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-14191?

To fix CVE-2017-14191, upgrade Fortinet FortiWeb to version 6.1.0 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2017-14191?

CVE-2017-14191 affects Fortinet FortiWeb versions ranging from 5.6.0 up to, but not including, 6.1.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-14191?

CVE-2017-14191 is an Improper Access Control vulnerability that allows cookie protection bypass.

5

Who can be impacted by CVE-2017-14191?

Organizations using affected versions of Fortinet FortiWeb could be compromised by attackers exploiting this vulnerability.

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