CVE-2024-27781: Multiple Reflected and Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Published Feb 11, 2025
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Updated

An improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSandbox 4.4.0 through 4.4.4, FortiSandbox 4.2.1 through 4.2.6, FortiSandbox 4.0.0 through 4.0.4, FortiSandbox 3.2 all versions, FortiSandbox 3.1 all versions, FortiSandbox 3.0 all versions allows an authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted HTTP requests.

Other sources

Multiple Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerabilities [CWE-79] in FortiSandbox  may allow an authenticated attacker to perform cross-site scripting attack via crafted HTTP requests.

— FortiGuard

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Fortinet FortiSandbox>=4.4.0<=4.4.4, >=4.2.0<=4.2.6, >=4.0.0<=4.0.4, >=3.2.0<=3.2.4, >=3.1.0<=3.1.5, >=3.0.0<=3.0.7
Fortinet FortiSandbox>=4.4.0<=4.4.4
Fortinet FortiSandbox>=4.2.0<=4.2.6
Fortinet FortiSandbox>=4.0.0<=4.0.4
Fortinet FortiSandbox>=3.2
Fortinet FortiSandbox>=3.1
Fortinet FortiSandbox>=3.0
Fortinet FortiSandbox>=3.0.0<4.0.5
Fortinet FortiSandbox>=4.2.0<4.2.7
Fortinet FortiSandbox>=4.4.0<4.4.5

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to FortiSandbox version 4.4.5 or above Upgrade to FortiSandbox version 4.2.7 or above Upgrade to FortiSandbox version 4.0.5 or above Fortinet remediated this issue in FortiSandbox Cloud version 24.1 and hence customers do not need to perform any action.

Event History

Feb 11, 2025
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:09 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 7, 2025
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·08:31 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-27781?

CVE-2024-27781 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for authenticated users to exploit the cross-site scripting vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-27781?

To fix CVE-2024-27781, update your Fortinet FortiSandbox to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What versions of Fortinet FortiSandbox are affected by CVE-2024-27781?

CVE-2024-27781 affects Fortinet FortiSandbox versions 4.4.0 through 4.4.4, 4.2.0 through 4.2.6, 4.0.0 through 4.0.4, 3.2.0 through 3.2.4, 3.1.0 through 3.1.5, and 3.0.0 through 3.0.7.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-27781?

CVE-2024-27781 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability caused by improper neutralization of input during web page generation.

5

Can CVE-2024-27781 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2024-27781 requires authentication, meaning an attacker must have access to an authenticated session to exploit the vulnerability.

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