CVE-2021-43062

Public Exploit

Description

A improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Fortinet FortiMail version 7.0.1 and 7.0.0, version 6.4.5 and below, version 6.3.7 and below, version 6.0.11 and below allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted HTTP GET requests to the FortiGuard URI protection service.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 51.68% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory fortiguard.com
Affected: Fortinet Fortinet FortiMail
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-21-185 vendor advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166055/Fortinet-Fortimail-7.0.1-Cross-Site-Scripting.html exploit vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-43062?
CVE-2021-43062 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-43062?
To fix CVE-2021-43062, 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-2021-43062 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-43062 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~52% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-43062?
CVE-2021-43062 affects Fortinet Fortinet FortiMail.
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