CVE-2019-6697

Description

An Improper Neutralization of Input vulnerability affecting FortiGate version 6.2.0 through 6.2.1, 6.0.0 through 6.0.6 in the hostname parameter of a DHCP packet under DHCP monitor page may allow an unauthenticated attacker in the same network as the FortiGate to perform a Stored Cross Site Scripting attack (XSS) by sending a crafted DHCP packet.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Please upgrade to FortiOS version 6.2.2 and above. Please upgrade to FortiOS version 6.0.7 and above.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Affected: Fortinet FortiOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-19-184

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-6697?
CVE-2019-6697 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-6697?
To fix CVE-2019-6697: Please upgrade to FortiOS version 6.2.2 and above. Please upgrade to FortiOS version 6.0.7 and above.
Is CVE-2019-6697 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-6697 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-2019-6697?
CVE-2019-6697 affects Fortinet FortiOS.
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