CVE-2018-1356: XSS

Published Apr 9, 2019
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Updated

A reflected Cross-Site-Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSandbox before 3.0 may allow an attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via the backurl parameter in the file scan component.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Fortinet FortiSandbox<3.0.0

Event History

Apr 9, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:55 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-1356?

CVE-2018-1356 is a reflected Cross-Site-Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSandbox before version 3.0.

2

How does CVE-2018-1356 affect Fortinet FortiSandbox?

CVE-2018-1356 allows an attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands in Fortinet FortiSandbox by exploiting a reflected XSS vulnerability in the file scan component.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1356?

CVE-2018-1356 has a severity rating of 6.1, which is categorized as medium.

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-1356?

To fix CVE-2018-1356, upgrade to Fortinet FortiSandbox version 3.0 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-1356?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-1356 at the following references: [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107838) and [FortiGuard Advisory FG-IR-18-024](https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-18-024)

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