CVE-2019-16149

Description

An Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation in FortiClientEMS version 6.2.0 may allow a remote attacker to execute unauthorized code by injecting malicious payload in the user profile of a FortiClient instance being managed by the vulnerable system.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Please upgrade to version 6.2.1 and above.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.10%
Affected: Fortinet FortiClientEMS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-19-072

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-16149?
CVE-2019-16149 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-16149?
To fix CVE-2019-16149: Please upgrade to version 6.2.1 and above.
Is CVE-2019-16149 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-16149 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-2019-16149?
CVE-2019-16149 affects Fortinet FortiClientEMS.
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