Fortinet FortiWeb up to 5.2.0 Web Management Interface cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Fortinet FortiWeb up to 5.2.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Web Management Interface. Such manipulation leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2014-4738. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Fortinet FortiWeb up to 5.2.0. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown functionality of the component Web Management Interface. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is integrity.

The weakness was published 07/10/2014 by William Costa as FG-IR-14-012 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at fortiguard.com. The public release has been coordinated with the vendor. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2014-4738 since 07/08/2014. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

It is declared as highly functional. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 77220 (Fortinet FortiWeb 5.x < 5.2.1 Multiple XSS Vulnerabilities), 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 5.2.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (94649), Tenable (77220), SecurityFocus (BID 68528†), Secunia (SA59882†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1030556†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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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: Highly functional

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Nessus ID: 77220
Nessus Name: Fortinet FortiWeb 5.x < 5.2.1 Multiple XSS Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 103433
OpenVAS Name: FortiOS: FortiWeb Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: FortiWeb 5.2.1

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: fortinet.com

Advisory: FG-IR-14-012
Researcher: William Costa
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-4738 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-4738
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-67040
X-Force: 94649 - Fortinet Fortiweb unspecified cross-site scripting, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 68528 - Fortinet Fortiweb Multiple Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 59882 - Fortinet FortiWeb check_dlg Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities, Less Critical
SecurityTracker: 1030556 - Fortinet FortiWeb Input Validation Flaw in 'check_dlg' Scripts Permits Cross-Site Scripting Attacks
Vulnerability Center: 45860 - FortiGuard FortiWeb 5.0.x, 5.1.x, and 5.2.x before 5.2.1 Remote Multiple XSS Vulnerabilities, Medium

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

Entryinfo

Created: 07/12/2014 13:13
Updated: 02/08/2022 19:35
Changes: 07/12/2014 13:13 (79), 06/04/2017 10:54 (6), 02/08/2022 19:28 (3), 02/08/2022 19:35 (1)
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