CVE-2016-8494 File upload in Fortinet Connect
Administrators can execute arbitrary code by uploading malicious webui themes due to insufficient file verification.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-8494?
CVE-2016-8494 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Connect, published on 9 Feb 2017. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Insufficient verification of uploaded files allows attackers with webui administrators privileges to perform arbitrary code execution by uploading a new webui theme.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-8494?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Fortinet Connect.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8494?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-8494 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-8494 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-8494 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3hh9-wx4j-9h8m.