QID 44112

Date Published: 2023-10-30

QID 44112: FortiOS Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability (FG-IR-19-184)

An Improper Neutralization of Input vulnerability in the hostname parameter of a DHCP packet under DHCP monitor page may allow an unauthenticated attacker in the same network as the FortiGate to perform a Stored Cross Site Scripting attack (XSS) by sending a crafted DHCP packet.

Affected Versions:
FortiOS version 6.2.1 and below
FortiOS version 6.0.6 and below

QID Detection Logic (Authenticated):
Detection checks for vulnerable version of FortiOS.

QID Detection Logic (Unauthenticated):
Detection checks for vulnerable version of FortiOS via SNMP Banner.

Successful exploit may allow an authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands

CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 5.3 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as High - 6.4 severity.

Solution

Vendor has released fixes to address this vulnerability
For more details refer advisory FG-IR-19-184

Vendor References

FG-IR-19-184 - www.fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-19-184

CVEs related to QID 44112

CVE-2019-6697 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
FG-IR-19-184			www.fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-19-184

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