CVE-2014-8616: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Fortinet FortiOS 5.2.x before 5.2.3 allow remote att...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2014-8616 is an XSS issue in Fortinet FortiOS 5.2.x before 5.2.3. An attacker could inject script or HTML through unspecified paths in user group or VPN template menus. Business risk depends on management interface exposure and who can reach those menus. Organizations running FortiOS 5.2.x before 5.2.3 may be exposed, especially where administrative web interfaces are reachable by broad internal networks or untrusted users. Treat as a targeted remediation item for legacy FortiOS assets. The issue is old and exploitation evidence is not shown, but vulnerable security appliances with reachable management interfaces can create outsized operational risk. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected FortiOS 5.2.x systems to 5.2.3 or later.; Restrict FortiOS management interface access to trusted administrative networks.; Review Fortinet advisory FG-IR-15-005 for vendor-specific guidance..

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Jun 13, 2026, 22:39 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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