Text injection in FortiOS and FortiProxy SSL-VPN WEB UI



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-33510
CWE-ID CWE-74
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
FortiOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

FortiProxy
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor Fortinet, Inc

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Text injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU100595

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-33510

CWE-ID: CWE-74 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform spoofing attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the SSL-VPN web user interface. A remote attacker can trick the victim into clicking on a specially crafted link and display arbitrary text on the SSL-VPN web user page, leading to a potential spoofing attack.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiOS: 7.0.0 - 7.4.3

FortiProxy: 7.0.0 - 7.4.3

CPE2.3 External links

http://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-033


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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