CVE-2019-16156 Cross-site scripting in Fortinet FortiWeb
Remote unauthenticated attackers can execute Cross-Site Scripting attacks via improper input neutralization in FortiWeb's Anomaly Detection Parameter Name.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-16156?
CVE-2019-16156 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiweb, published on 12 Mar 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An Improper Neutralization of Input vulnerability in the Anomaly Detection Parameter Name in Fortinet FortiWeb 6.0.5, 6.2.0, and 6.1.1 may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to perform a Cross Site Scripting attack (XSS).
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-16156?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Fortinet Fortiweb.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16156?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-16156 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-2019-16156 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-16156 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Fortinet Fortiweb
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vjjh-f265-j3h9.