VDB-101800 · CVE-2017-3129 · BID 98382

Fortinet FortiWeb 5.7.1 Publisher POST cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Fortinet FortiWeb 5.7.1. It has been declared as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Publisher. Executing a manipulation of the argument POST can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2017-3129. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Fortinet FortiWeb 5.7.1. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the component Publisher. The manipulation of the argument POST with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

A Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWeb versions 5.7.1 and below allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via an improperly sanitized POST parameter in the FortiWeb Site Publisher feature.

The bug was discovered 04/19/2017. The weakness was published 05/27/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at fortiguard.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-3129 since 12/02/2016. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 37 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 98382†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Remote: Yes

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OpenVAS ID: 103433
OpenVAS Name: FortiWeb XSS Vulnerability
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12/02/2016 🔍
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Vendor: fortinet.com

Advisory: fortiguard.com
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CVE: CVE-2017-3129 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-3129
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-101800
SecurityFocus: 98382 - Fortinet Fortiweb CVE-2017-3129 Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-3129 - Fortinet - Fortiweb - Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 05/27/2017 09:47
Changes: 05/27/2017 09:47 (68)
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Cache ID: 216:CA0:103

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