Fortinet FortiOS 5.2.0/5.2.1/5.2.2 VPN Template Menu cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Fortinet FortiOS 5.2.0/5.2.1/5.2.2. It has been declared as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component VPN Template Menu. Such manipulation leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2014-8616. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Fortinet FortiOS 5.2.0/5.2.1/5.2.2 (Firewall Software) and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown processing of the component VPN Template Menu. 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. CVE summarizes:

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Fortinet FortiOS 5.2.x before 5.2.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors to the (1) user group or (2) vpn template menus.

The weakness was published 02/25/2015 as FG-IR-15-005 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at fortiguard.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2014-8616. 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. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

Upgrading to version 5.2.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 72562†), SecurityTracker (ID 1032261†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-54686†). Similar entries are available at VDB-75198, VDB-75199, VDB-75201 and VDB-75231. 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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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: FortiOS 5.2.3

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11/04/2014 🔍
02/25/2015 +113 days 🔍
05/05/2015 +69 days 🔍
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05/10/2022 +2353 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: fortinet.com

Advisory: FG-IR-15-005
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2014-8616 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-8616
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-75200
SecurityFocus: 72562
SecurityTracker: 1032261 - Fortinet FortiGate Input Validation Flaws in SSLVPN Login Page, User Group Menu, and VPN Template Menu Permit Cross-Site Scripting Attacks
Vulnerability Center: 54686 - Fortinet FortiOS 5.2.0 - 5.2.2 Remote XSS Vulnerability, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/06/2015 14:15
Updated: 05/10/2022 09:53
Changes: 05/06/2015 14:15 (43), 03/07/2018 09:31 (13), 05/10/2022 09:49 (1), 05/10/2022 09:53 (7)
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