CVE-2016-8494

Description

Insufficient verification of uploaded files allows attackers with webui administrators privileges to perform arbitrary code execution by uploading a new webui theme.

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.14% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory fortiguard.com
Affected: Fortinet Fortinet Connect
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-16-080 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96159 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8494?
CVE-2016-8494 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-8494?
To fix CVE-2016-8494, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-8494 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-8494 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-8494?
CVE-2016-8494 affects Fortinet Fortinet Connect.
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