CVE-2020-15937: XSS

Published Mar 3, 2021
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Updated

An improper neutralization of input vulnerability in FortiGate version 6.2.x below 6.2.5 and 6.4.x below 6.4.1 may allow a remote attacker to perform a stored cross site scripting attack (XSS) via the IPS and WAF logs dashboard.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.2.0<6.2.5
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.4.0<6.4.1

Event History

Mar 3, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:45 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-15937?

CVE-2020-15937 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability that can lead to stored cross site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-15937?

To fix CVE-2020-15937, upgrade FortiGate to version 6.2.5 or 6.4.1 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2020-15937?

CVE-2020-15937 affects FortiGate systems running FortiOS versions 6.2.x below 6.2.5 and 6.4.x below 6.4.1.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2020-15937 allow?

CVE-2020-15937 allows remote attackers to perform stored cross site scripting (XSS) attacks via the IPS and WAF logs dashboard.

5

What is the potential impact of CVE-2020-15937?

The potential impact of CVE-2020-15937 includes unauthorized data access and manipulation through successful XSS exploitation.

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