CVE-2017-3125: XSS

Published Apr 12, 2017
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Updated

An unauthenticated XSS vulnerability with FortiMail 5.0.0 - 5.2.9 and 5.3.0 - 5.3.8 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the security context of the browser of a victim logged in FortiMail, assuming the victim is social engineered into clicking an URL crafted by the attacker.

Affected Software

31 affected components
Fortinet FortiMail=5.0
Fortinet FortiMail=5.0.5
Fortinet FortiMail=5.0.6
Fortinet FortiMail=5.0.7
Fortinet FortiMail=5.0.8
Fortinet FortiMail=5.0.9
Fortinet FortiMail=5.0.10
Fortinet FortiMail=5.1
Fortinet FortiMail=5.1.2
Fortinet FortiMail=5.1.3
Fortinet FortiMail=5.1.5
Fortinet FortiMail=5.1.6
Fortinet FortiMail=5.2
Fortinet FortiMail=5.2.1
Fortinet FortiMail=5.2.2
Fortinet FortiMail=5.2.3
Fortinet FortiMail=5.2.4
Fortinet FortiMail=5.2.5
Fortinet FortiMail=5.2.6
Fortinet FortiMail=5.2.7
Fortinet FortiMail=5.2.8
Fortinet FortiMail=5.2.9
Fortinet FortiMail=5.3
Fortinet FortiMail=5.3.1
Fortinet FortiMail=5.3.2
Fortinet FortiMail=5.3.3
Fortinet FortiMail=5.3.4
Fortinet FortiMail=5.3.5
Fortinet FortiMail=5.3.6
Fortinet FortiMail=5.3.7
Fortinet FortiMail=5.3.8

Event History

Apr 12, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3125?

CVE-2017-3125 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow unauthenticated XSS attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-3125?

To fix CVE-2017-3125, upgrade FortiMail to version 5.3.9 or later, which includes security patches.

3

What versions of FortiMail are affected by CVE-2017-3125?

CVE-2017-3125 affects FortiMail versions 5.0.0 to 5.2.9 and 5.3.0 to 5.3.8.

4

How can attackers exploit CVE-2017-3125?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2017-3125 by crafting malicious URLs that, when clicked by a victim, execute arbitrary scripts in the victim's browser.

5

Is CVE-2017-3125 an authenticated or unauthenticated vulnerability?

CVE-2017-3125 is an unauthenticated vulnerability, meaning that no prior authentication is required for an attacker to exploit it.

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