CVE-2018-9186

Description

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAuthenticator in versions 4.0.0 to before 5.3.0 "CSRF validation failure" page allows attacker to execute unauthorized script code via inject malicious scripts in HTTP referer header.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.27%
Vendor Advisory fortiguard.com
Affected: Fortinet, Inc. FortiAuthenticator
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-18-059 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104371 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-9186?
CVE-2018-9186 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-9186?
To fix CVE-2018-9186, 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-2018-9186 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-9186 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-9186?
CVE-2018-9186 affects Fortinet, Inc. FortiAuthenticator.
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