SB2014020404 - Cross-site scripting in Fortinet, FortiOS

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.

1) Cross-site scripting (CVE-ID: CVE-2013-7182)

Vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform Cross-site scripting attacks.

An input validation error exists in firewall/schedule/recurrdlg in Fortinet FortiOS 5.0.5 when processing mkey parameter. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in victim's browser in security context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2014-02/0016.html
• http://osvdb.org/102819
• http://secunia.com/advisories/56739
• http://www.fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-14-003/
• http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/728638
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65308
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029730