CVE-2022-41334 Cross-site scripting in FortiOS

High 8.6 Published Updated

Remote unauthenticated attackers can execute cross-site scripting attacks via the redir parameter in FortiOS login pages.

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-2022-41334?

CVE-2022-41334 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Fortinet Fortios, published on 16 Feb 2023. 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 during web page generation [CWE-79] vulnerability in FortiOS versions 7.0.0 to 7.0.7 and 7.2.0 to 7.2.3 may allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to launch a cross site scripting (XSS) attack via the "redir" parameter of the URL seen when the "Sign in with FortiCloud" button is clicked.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-41334?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fortinet Fortios.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41334?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-41334 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-2022-41334 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-41334 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Fortinet Fortios vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9jfc-cmc5-x599.

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