CVE-2021-42752

Description

A improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Fortinet FortiWLM version 8.6.1 and below allows attacker to execute malicious javascript code on victim's host via crafted HTTP requests

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.26%
Vendor Advisory fortiguard.com
Affected: Fortinet Fortinet FortiWLM
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-21-111 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-42752?
CVE-2021-42752 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-42752?
To fix CVE-2021-42752, 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-2021-42752 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-42752 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-2021-42752?
CVE-2021-42752 affects Fortinet Fortinet FortiWLM.
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