CVE-2023-41836: XSS

Published Oct 13, 2023
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Updated

An improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Fortinet FortiSandbox version 4.4.0 and 4.2.0 through 4.2.4, and 4.0.0 through 4.0.4 and 3.2.0 through 3.2.4 and 3.1.0 through 3.1.5 and 3.0.4 through 3.0.7 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted HTTP requests.

Other sources

An improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSandbox 4.4.0, FortiSandbox 4.2.1 through 4.2.4, FortiSandbox 4.0 all versions, FortiSandbox 3.2 all versions, FortiSandbox 3.1 all versions, FortiSandbox 3.0.4 through 3.0.7 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted HTTP requests.

MITRE

Affected Software

6 affected components
Fortinet FortiSandbox>=3.0.4<=3.0.7
Fortinet FortiSandbox>=3.1.0<=3.1.5
Fortinet FortiSandbox>=3.2.0<=3.2.4
Fortinet FortiSandbox>=4.0.0<=4.0.4
Fortinet FortiSandbox>=4.2.0<=4.2.4
Fortinet FortiSandbox=4.4.0

Remediation

Information

Fortinet remediated this issue in FortiSandbox Cloud version 24.1 and hence customers do not need to perform any action. Upgrade to FortiSandbox version 4.4.2 or above

Event History

Oct 13, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:51 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:51 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-41836?

CVE-2023-41836 is a vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSandbox that allows attackers to execute unauthorized code or commands through cross-site scripting.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-41836?

CVE-2023-41836 has a severity level of 6.1, which is considered medium.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-41836?

Fortinet FortiSandbox versions 4.4.0, 4.2.0 through 4.2.4, 4.0.0 through 4.0.4, 3.2.0 through 3.2.4, 3.1.0 through 3.1.5, and 3.0.4 through 3.0.7 are affected by CVE-2023-41836.

4

How does CVE-2023-41836 work?

CVE-2023-41836 occurs due to an improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically a cross-site scripting vulnerability.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-41836?

To fix CVE-2023-41836, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of Fortinet FortiSandbox that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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