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HIGH · 7.2

CVE-2016-8494

Insufficient verification of uploaded files allows attackers with webui administrators privileges to perform arbitrary code execution by uploading a new webui theme.

Vulnerability Description

Insufficient verification of uploaded files allows attackers with webui administrators privileges to perform arbitrary code execution by uploading a new webui theme.

CVSS Score

7.2

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
HIGH
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
FortinetConnect14.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-264

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-8494?

CVE-2016-8494 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Insufficient verification of uploaded files allows attackers with webui administrators privileges to perform arbitrary code execution by uploading a new webui theme.

How severe is CVE-2016-8494?

CVE-2016-8494 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-8494?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fortinet Connect.