CVE-2020-6646: XSS
First published: Tue Mar 17 2020(Updated: )
An improper neutralization of input vulnerability in FortiWeb allows a remote authenticated attacker to perform a stored cross site scripting attack (XSS) via the Disclaimer Description of a Replacement Message.
Credit: psirt@fortinet.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet FortiWeb | <=6.2.2 | |
| Fortinet FortiWeb | =6.3.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-6646?
CVE-2020-6646 has been rated with a severity of medium due to its ability to allow stored cross site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6646?
To mitigate CVE-2020-6646, it is recommended to upgrade FortiWeb to version 6.3.1 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-6646?
CVE-2020-6646 affects FortiWeb users running versions up to and including 6.2.2 and version 6.3.0.
What type of attack can be executed due to CVE-2020-6646?
CVE-2020-6646 allows a remote authenticated attacker to perform a stored cross site scripting (XSS) attack.
What input is improperly neutralized in CVE-2020-6646?
CVE-2020-6646 involves an improper neutralization of input in the Disclaimer Description of a Replacement Message.
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/references
- agent/author
- agent/tags
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/description
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/source
- vendor/fortinet
- canonical/fortinet fortiweb
- version/fortinet fortiweb/6.2.2
- version/fortinet fortiweb/6.3.0