CVE-2021-26087: XSS

Published Mar 17, 2025
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Updated

An improper neutralization of input during web page generation in FortiWLC version 8.6.0, version 8.5.3 and below, version 8.4.8 and below, version 8.3.3 web interface may allow both authenticated remote attackers and non-authenticated attackers in the same network as the appliance to perform a stored cross site scripting attack (XSS) via injecting malicious payloads in different locations.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Fortinet FortiWLC<8.5.3, <8.4.8, <8.3.3
Fortinet FortiWLC>=8.4.0<=8.4.2
Fortinet FortiWLC>=8.4.4<8.5.4
Fortinet FortiWLC=8.3.3
Fortinet FortiWLC=8.6.0

Remediation

Information

Please upgrade to FortiWLC version 8.6.1 or above. Please upgrade to FortiWLC version 8.5.4 or above.

Event History

Mar 17, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:05 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-26087?

CVE-2021-26087 has been assigned a severity rating of high due to potential exploitation by both authenticated and unauthenticated attackers.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-26087?

To fix CVE-2021-26087, upgrade to FortiWLC version 8.6.0 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.

3

What types of attacks can CVE-2021-26087 facilitate?

CVE-2021-26087 allows attackers to inject malicious content through improper input validation in the FortiWLC web interface.

4

Which versions of FortiWLC are affected by CVE-2021-26087?

CVE-2021-26087 affects FortiWLC versions 8.5.3 and below, 8.4.8 and below, and 8.3.3.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2021-26087?

Both authenticated remote attackers and non-authenticated attackers on the same network can exploit CVE-2021-26087.

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