CVE-2020-12816: XSS vulnerability in the UserID of Admin Users in FortiNAC
First published: Wed Sep 23 2020(Updated: )
An improper neutralization of input vulnerability in FortiNAC before 8.7.2 may allow a remote authenticated attacker to perform a stored cross site scripting attack (XSS) via the UserID of Admin Users.
Credit: psirt@fortinet.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet FortiNAC | <8.7.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-12816?
CVE-2020-12816 is an improper neutralization of input vulnerability in FortiNAC before 8.7.2 that may allow a remote authenticated attacker to perform a stored cross site scripting attack (XSS) via the UserID of Admin Users.
How does CVE-2020-12816 affect FortiNAC?
CVE-2020-12816 affects FortiNAC versions before 8.7.2.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-12816?
The severity of CVE-2020-12816 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-12816?
An attacker with remote authentication can exploit CVE-2020-12816 by performing a stored cross site scripting (XSS) attack using the UserID of Admin Users.
Is there a fix for CVE-2020-12816?
Yes, updating FortiNAC to version 8.7.2 or above will fix CVE-2020-12816.
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