First published: Tue Sep 12 2017(Updated: )
A Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS versions 5.6.0 and earlier allows attackers to Execute unauthorized code or commands via the action input during the activation of a FortiToken.
Credit: psirt@fortinet.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine | <=5.6.0 |
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CVE-2017-3132 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized code execution.
To mitigate CVE-2017-3132, upgrade FortiOS to a version later than 5.6.0 where the vulnerability is patched.
CVE-2017-3132 affects Fortinet FortiOS versions up to and including 5.6.0.
Yes, CVE-2017-3132 can potentially lead to data theft as it allows attackers to execute unauthorized commands.
In the context of CVE-2017-3132, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) refers to the vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts via the FortiToken activation process.