CVE-2020-15937: XSS
First published: Wed Mar 03 2021(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.
Credit: psirt@fortinet.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FortiOS | >=6.2.0<6.2.5 | |
| FortiOS | >=6.4.0<6.4.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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