CVE-2022-35851 Cross-site scripting in Fortinet FortiADC
A remote authenticated attacker can execute stored cross-site scripting attacks in the FortiADC management interface by configuring a malicious IP address.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-35851?
CVE-2022-35851 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Fortinet FortiADC, published on 2 Nov 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An improper neutralization of input during web page generation vulnerability [CWE-79] in FortiADC management interface 7.1.0 may allow a remote and authenticated attacker to trigger a stored cross site scripting (XSS) attack via configuring a specially crafted IP Address.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-35851?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Fortinet Fortiadc.
How do I fix CVE-2022-35851?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-35851 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-2022-35851 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-35851 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Fortinet FortiADC
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8jhj-q939-gpr7.