CVE-2022-38373 Cross-site scripting in Fortinet FortiDeceptor

High 8.0 Published 2 Nov 2022 Updated 25 Oct 2024

An authenticated user can execute cross-site scripting attacks in the FortiDeceptor management interface via crafted lure resource IDs.

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-2022-38373?

CVE-2022-38373 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Fortinet FortiDeceptor, 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 FortiDeceptor management interface 4.2.0, 4.1.0 through 4.1.1, 4.0.2 may allow an authenticated user to perform a cross site scripting (XSS) attack via sending requests with specially crafted lure resource ID.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-38373?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fortinet Fortideceptor.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38373?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-38373 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-2022-38373 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-38373 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2mx3-6c3v-gprg.