CVE-2020-29018

Description

A format string vulnerability in FortiWeb 6.3.0 through 6.3.5 may allow an authenticated, remote attacker to read the content of memory and retrieve sensitive data via the redir parameter.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.51%
Vendor Advisory fortiguard.com
Affected: Fortinet Fortinet FortiWeb
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-20-123 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-29018?
CVE-2020-29018 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-29018?
To fix CVE-2020-29018, 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-2020-29018 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-29018 is being actively exploited. 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-2020-29018?
CVE-2020-29018 affects Fortinet Fortinet FortiWeb.
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