CVE-2019-5588: XSS

Published Jun 4, 2019
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Updated

A reflected Cross-Site-Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 6.0.0 to 6.0.4 under SSL VPN web portal may allow an attacker to execute unauthorized malicious script code via the "err" parameter of the error process HTTP requests.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.0.0<=6.0.4

Event History

Jun 4, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:43 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this XSS vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2019-5588.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-5588?

The severity of CVE-2019-5588 is medium, with a CVSS score of 6.1.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-5588?

Fortinet FortiOS versions 6.0.0 to 6.0.4 are affected by this vulnerability.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-5588?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2019-5588 by executing unauthorized malicious script code through the "err" parameter of the error process HTTP requests in the SSL VPN web portal of Fortinet FortiOS.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-5588?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-5588 on the following websites: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108618 and https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-19-034.

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