CVE-2015-1451 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Low 3.5 Published Updated

Remote authenticated users can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via CAPWAP Join request fields in Fortinet FortiOS.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2015-1451?

CVE-2015-1451 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Fortinet Fortios, published on 2 Feb 2015. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Fortinet FortiOS 5.0 Patch 7 build 4457 allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) WTP Name or (2) WTP Active Software Version field in a CAPWAP Join request.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-1451?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fortinet Fortios.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1451?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-1451 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2015-1451 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-1451 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Fortinet Fortios vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mh8w-744h-48g6.

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