#VU42079 Cross-site scripting in FortiOS - CVE-2013-7182
Published: February 4, 2014 / Updated: June 22, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU42079
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2013-7182
CWE-ID: CWE-79
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
FortiOS
FortiOS
Software vendor:
Fortinet, Inc
Fortinet, Inc
Description
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.