CVE-2024-26006: Cross site scripting vulnerability in SSL VPN web UI

Published Jul 9, 2024
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Updated

An improper neutralization of input during web page Generation vulnerability [CWE-79] in FortiOS and FortiProxy's web SSL VPN UI may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to perform a Cross-Site Scripting attack via social engineering the targeted user into bookmarking a malicious samba server, then opening the bookmark.

Other sources

An improper neutralization of input during web page Generation vulnerability [CWE-79] in FortiOS version 7.4.3 and below, version 7.2.7 and below, version 7.0.13 and below and FortiProxy version 7.4.3 and below, version 7.2.9 and below, version 7.0.16 and below web SSL VPN UI may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to perform a Cross-Site Scripting attack via a malicious samba server.

MITRE

Affected Software

13 affected componentsFixes available
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.4.0<=7.4.3
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.2.0<=7.2.7
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.0.0<=7.0.13
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.4
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.4.0<=7.4.3
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.2.0<=7.2.9
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.0.0<=7.0.16
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.4.0<7.0.14
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.2.0<7.2.8
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.4.0<7.4.4
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.0.0<7.0.17
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.2.0<7.2.10
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.4.0<7.4.4

Remediation

Information

Please upgrade to FortiProxy version 7.4.4 or above Please upgrade to FortiProxy version 7.2.10 or above Please upgrade to FortiProxy version 7.0.17 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.4.4 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.2.8 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.0.14 or above

Event History

Jul 9, 2024
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
Jul 10, 2024
News Published
via The Register·12:59 AM
News Published
via The Register·01:02 AM
Mar 14, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:24 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:24 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-26006?

CVE-2024-26006 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-26006?

To fix CVE-2024-26006, update FortiOS or FortiProxy to the latest versions, specifically 7.4.4 or later for affected versions.

3

Which versions of FortiOS are affected by CVE-2024-26006?

CVE-2024-26006 affects FortiOS versions 7.0.0 to 7.4.3, as well as 6.4.

4

Which versions of FortiProxy are affected by CVE-2024-26006?

CVE-2024-26006 affects FortiProxy versions 7.0.0 to 7.4.3.

5

What type of attack does CVE-2024-26006 allow?

CVE-2024-26006 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to perform a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack.

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