Fortinet FortiWeb up to 6.2.4/6.3.7 API Endpoint cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Fortinet FortiWeb up to 6.2.4/6.3.7. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component API Endpoint. Performing a manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2021-22122. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Fortinet FortiWeb up to 6.2.4/6.3.7. This affects an unknown functionality of the component API Endpoint. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on integrity.

The weakness was released 02/09/2021. The advisory is shared at fortiguard.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2021-22122. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 209807 (Fortinet FortiWeb xss (FG-IR-20-122)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (209807). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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NVD Base Score: 6.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 209807
Nessus Name: Fortinet FortiWeb xss (FG-IR-20-122)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

01/04/2021 🔍
02/09/2021 +36 days 🔍
02/09/2021 +0 days 🔍
05/04/2025 +1545 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: fortinet.com

Advisory: fortiguard.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2021-22122 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-22122
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-169401

Entryinfo

Created: 02/09/2021 09:06
Updated: 05/04/2025 06:18
Changes: 02/09/2021 09:06 (37), 02/25/2021 15:08 (6), 02/25/2021 15:10 (18), 10/28/2024 01:33 (17), 05/04/2025 06:18 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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