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MEDIUM · 4.7

CVE-2019-16151

An improper neutralization of input during web page generation vulnerability [CWE-79] in FortiOS 6.4.1 and below, 6.2.9 and below may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to either redirect users t...

Vulnerability Description

An improper neutralization of input during web page generation vulnerability [CWE-79] in FortiOS 6.4.1 and below, 6.2.9 and below may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to either redirect users to malicious websites via a crafted "Host" header or to execute JavaScript code in the victim's browser context. This happens when the FortiGate has web filtering and category override enabled/configured.

CVSS Score

4.7

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
LOW
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
FortinetFortios>= 6.2.0, < 6.2.10

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-16151?

CVE-2019-16151 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). An improper neutralization of input during web page generation vulnerability [CWE-79] in FortiOS 6.4.1 and below, 6.2.9 and below may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to either redirect users t...

How severe is CVE-2019-16151?

CVE-2019-16151 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-16151?

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