CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-3133: XSS

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 Replacement Message HTML for SSL-VPN.

Credit: psirt@fortinet.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine<=5.6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-3133?

    CVE-2017-3133 is rated as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via Cross-Site Scripting.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-3133?

    To fix CVE-2017-3133, upgrade your Fortinet FortiOS to version 5.6.1 or later as recommended in Fortinet's security advisories.

  • What versions of FortiOS are affected by CVE-2017-3133?

    CVE-2017-3133 affects Fortinet FortiOS versions 5.6.0 and earlier.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-3133?

    CVE-2017-3133 is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2017-3133 lead to unauthorized code execution?

    Yes, CVE-2017-3133 can allow attackers to execute unauthorized code or commands through vulnerable Replacement Message HTML.

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