CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-7735: XSS

First published: Tue Sep 12 2017(Updated: )

A Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS versions 5.2.0 through 5.2.11 and 5.4.0 through 5.4.4 allows attackers to execute unauthorized code or commands via the "Groups" input while creating or editing User Groups.

Credit: psirt@fortinet.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Fortinet FortiOS=5.2.0
Fortinet FortiOS=5.2.1
Fortinet FortiOS=5.2.2
Fortinet FortiOS=5.2.3
Fortinet FortiOS=5.2.4
Fortinet FortiOS=5.2.5
Fortinet FortiOS=5.2.6
Fortinet FortiOS=5.2.7
Fortinet FortiOS=5.2.8
Fortinet FortiOS=5.2.9
Fortinet FortiOS=5.2.10
Fortinet FortiOS=5.2.11
Fortinet FortiOS=5.4.0
Fortinet FortiOS=5.4.1
Fortinet FortiOS=5.4.2
Fortinet FortiOS=5.4.3
Fortinet FortiOS=5.4.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-7735?

    CVE-2017-7735 has been rated as medium severity due to its potential for exploitation through Cross-Site Scripting.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-7735?

    To remediate CVE-2017-7735, update Fortinet FortiOS to the latest version that includes the patched security fix.

  • Which versions of FortiOS are affected by CVE-2017-7735?

    CVE-2017-7735 affects Fortinet FortiOS versions 5.2.0 to 5.2.11 and 5.4.0 to 5.4.4.

  • What can an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2017-7735?

    An attacker exploiting CVE-2017-7735 can execute unauthorized code or commands within the FortiOS environment.

  • Is there a public exploit for CVE-2017-7735?

    As of now, no publicly available exploit for CVE-2017-7735 has been widely reported.

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