CVE-2023-36555 (GCVE-0-2023-36555)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-10-10 16:48 – Updated: 2024-09-18 18:10
VLAI
Summary
An improper neutralization of script-related html tags in a web page (basic xss) in Fortinet FortiOS 7.2.0 - 7.2.4 allows an attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via the SAML and Security Fabric components.
Severity
3.9 (Low)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:X/RC:X
SSVC
Exploitation: none Automatable: no Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-09-18 18:10 UTC
CWE
  • CWE-80 - Execute unauthorized code or commands
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Fortinet FortiOS Affected: 7.2.0 , ≤ 7.2.4 (semver)
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