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CVE-2018-9186: A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAuthenticator in versions 4.0.0 to before 5.3.0...

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAuthenticator in versions 4.0.0 to before 5.3.0 "CSRF validation failure" page allows attacker to execute unauthorized script code via inject malicious scripts in HTTP referer header.

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FortiAuthenticator versions before 5.3.0 can reflect attacker-controlled script from the HTTP Referer header on a CSRF validation failure page. This is a browser-side issue, so risk depends on whether users or administrators can be induced to load the vulnerable page. Exposure is limited to FortiAuthenticator deployments running versions below 5.3.0. The provided sources do not identify affected configurations beyond product version, nor do they describe internet exposure requirements. Treat as a targeted hygiene issue unless vulnerable FortiAuthenticator systems remain in production. There is no cited active exploitation, but identity infrastructure deserves prompt version validation and upgrade planning. Mitigation focus: Upgrade FortiAuthenticator below 5.3.0 to 5.3.0 or a vendor-supported later release.; Review Fortinet advisory FG-IR-18-059 for official remediation guidance.; Prioritize replacement of unsupported FortiAuthenticator versions..

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Fortinet, Inc.FortiAuthenticatorbelow 5.3.0 versionsListed
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