Fortinet FortiWeb 5.0.3 /user/ldap_user/add Reflected cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Fortinet FortiWeb 5.0.3. This affects an unknown part of the file /user/ldap_user/add. This manipulation causes cross site scripting (Reflected). This vulnerability appears as CVE-2013-7181. The attack may be initiated remotely. In addition, an exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Fortinet FortiWeb 5.0.3. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /user/ldap_user/add. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability (Reflected). 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. The summary by CVE is:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in user/ldap_user/add in Fortinet FortiOS 5.0.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the filter parameter.

The weakness was presented 02/03/2014 by William Costa as XSS Reflected vulnerabilities in OS of FortiWeb v 5.0.3 as confirmed mailinglist post (Full-Disclosure). It is possible to read the advisory at seclists.org. The public release was coordinated in cooperation with Fortinet. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2013-7181 since 12/19/2013. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059.007 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

A public exploit has been developed by William Costa and been published immediately after the advisory. It is possible to download the exploit at seclists.org. It is declared as highly functional. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 73530 (Fortinet FortiWeb 5.x < 5.1.0 XSS), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses : XSS.

Upgrading to version 5.1.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (90928), Tenable (73530), SecurityFocus (BID 65303†), OSVDB (102820†) and Secunia (SA56732†). See VDB-12191 for similar entry. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Name: Reflected
Class: Cross site scripting / Reflected
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Local: No
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Access: Public
Status: Highly functional
Author: William Costa
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Nessus ID: 73530
Nessus Name: Fortinet FortiWeb 5.x < 5.1.0 XSS
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: FortiWeb 5.1.0

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: fortinet.com

Advisory: XSS Reflected vulnerabilities in OS of FortiWeb v 5.0.3
Researcher: William Costa
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-7181 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-7181
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-12223
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X-Force: 90928 - Fortinet FortiWeb filter cross-site scripting, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 65303 - Fortinet Fortiweb 'filter' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
Secunia: 56732 - Fortinet FortiWeb "filter" Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability, Less Critical
OSVDB: 102820
SecurityTracker: 1029731
Vulnerability Center: 44317 - FortiNet FortiWeb 5.0.3 and earlier Remote XSS via Filter Parameter in /user/ldap_user/add, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/11/2014 15:03
Updated: 04/22/2025 23:50
Changes: 02/11/2014 15:03 (76), 05/27/2017 10:18 (11), 06/09/2021 08:30 (3), 06/09/2021 08:33 (1), 08/18/2024 04:56 (15), 04/22/2025 23:50 (3)
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