CVE-2021-43080

Description

An improper neutralization of input during web page generation vulnerability [CWE-79] in FortiOS version 7.2.0, version 6.4.0 through 6.4.9, version 7.0.0 through 7.0.5 may allow an authenticated attacker to perform a stored cross site scripting (XSS) attack through the URI parameter via the Threat Feed IP address section of the Security Fabric External connectors.

Category

4.6
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.31%
Vendor Advisory fortiguard.com
Affected: Fortinet Fortinet FortiOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-222 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-43080?
CVE-2021-43080 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-43080?
To fix CVE-2021-43080, 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-2021-43080 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-43080 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-2021-43080?
CVE-2021-43080 affects Fortinet Fortinet FortiOS.
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