Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an unauthenticated cross-site scripting issue in Fortinet FortiOS webUI. An attacker who can reach the affected login interface could cause arbitrary JavaScript to run in a browser through the Login Disclaimer redirection parameter. The main concern is browser-side compromise around firewall administration, not direct device takeover from the supplied evidence. Exposure is most likely where FortiOS 5.4.x up to 5.4.5 or 5.6.0 webUI is reachable by untrusted users. Internet-exposed firewall administration portals are the highest-priority case. Organizations not running these versions, or with inaccessible webUI, have lower apparent exposure. Treat this as a medium-priority perimeter-management issue. It affects older FortiOS releases and could put administrator browsers at risk if webUI is exposed. Prioritize internet-facing or broadly reachable management interfaces first, then align upgrades with Fortinet guidance. Mitigation focus: Inventory FortiOS versions and identify 5.4.0-5.4.5 or 5.6.0 systems.; Review Fortinet FG-IR-17-113 for vendor-fixed versions and upgrade guidance.; Restrict FortiOS webUI access to trusted management networks only..
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- https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-17-113CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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