CVE-2023-36555: FortiOS - HTML injection in SAML and Security Fabric components

Published Oct 10, 2023
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Updated

An improper neutralization of script-related html tags in a web page (basic xss) in Fortinet FortiOS 7.2.0 - 7.2.4 allows an attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via the SAML and Security Fabric components.

Other sources

An improper neutralization of script-related HTML tags in a web page vulnerability [CWE-80] in FortiOS may allow a remote authenticated attacker to inject script related HTML tags via the SAML and Security Fabric components.

FortiGuard

Affected Software

1 affected component
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.2.0<=7.2.4

Remediation

Information

Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.4.0 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.2.6 or above

Event History

Oct 10, 2023
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:48 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Mar 14, 2024
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·10:01 AM
Data Sourced
via FortiGuard·10:01 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

CVE-2023-36555

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-36555?

The severity of CVE-2023-36555 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2023-36555?

The affected software for CVE-2023-36555 is Fortinet FortiOS version 7.2.0 - 7.2.4.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-36555?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-36555 by executing unauthorized code or commands via the SAML and Security Fabric components.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-36555?

Yes, Fortinet has released a fix for CVE-2023-36555. It is recommended to upgrade to the latest version of Fortinet FortiOS.

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