CVE-2021-24021: XSS vulnerability observed in the Column settings of LogView
First published: Tue Oct 05 2021(Updated: )
An improper neutralization of input vulnerability [CWE-79] in FortiAnalyzer may allow a remote authenticated attacker to perform a stored cross site scripting attack (XSS) via the column settings of Logview in FortiAnalyzer, should the attacker be able to obtain that POST request, via other, hypothetical attacks.
Credit: psirt@fortinet.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet FortiAnalyzer | >=6.0.0<6.2.8 | |
| Fortinet FortiAnalyzer | >=6.4.0<6.4.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-24021.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-24021?
The severity of CVE-2021-24021 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.
Which versions of FortiAnalyzer are affected by CVE-2021-24021?
FortiAnalyzer versions 6.4.3 and below, 6.2.7 and below, and 6.0.10 and below are affected by CVE-2021-24021.
What is the CWE (Common Weakness Enumeration) ID of CVE-2021-24021?
The CWE ID of CVE-2021-24021 is CWE-79.
How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2021-24021?
A remote authenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2021-24021 by performing a stored cross site scripting attack (XSS) via the column settings of Logview in FortiAnalyzer.
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