CVE-2025-22855: EMS can send javascript code to client through messages

Published Apr 8, 2025
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Updated

An improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('Cross-site Scripting') [CWE-79] vulnerability in FortiClient may allow the EMS administrator to send messages containing javascript code.

Other sources

An improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('Cross-site Scripting') [CWE-79] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClient before 7.4.1 may allow the EMS administrator to send messages containing javascript code.

MITRE

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Fortinet FortiClient<7.4.1
Fortinet FortiClientEMS>=7.4.0<=7.4.1
Fortinet FortiClientEMS>=7.2.1<=7.2.9
Fortinet FortiClientEMS>=7.2.1<=7.2.10
Fortinet FortiClientEMS>=7.4.0<7.4.3

Remediation

Information

Please upgrade to FortiClientEMS version 7.4.3 or above

Event History

Apr 8, 2025
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:02 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-2025-22855?

CVE-2025-22855 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-22855?

To mitigate CVE-2025-22855, upgrade Fortinet FortiClient to version 7.4.1 or later.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2025-22855?

The impact of CVE-2025-22855 allows an EMS administrator to send messages that can execute malicious JavaScript in affected versions.

4

Which versions of Fortinet FortiClient are affected by CVE-2025-22855?

CVE-2025-22855 affects all versions of Fortinet FortiClient prior to 7.4.1.

5

Who is primarily affected by CVE-2025-22855?

EMS administrators using Fortinet FortiClient older than version 7.4.1 are primarily affected by CVE-2025-22855.

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