SecuriTricks - CVE-2021-26087

Description

An improper neutralization of input during web page generation in FortiWLC version 8.6.0, version 8.5.3 and below, version 8.4.8 and below, version 8.3.3 web interface may allow both authenticated remote attackers and non-authenticated attackers in the same network as the appliance to perform a stored cross site scripting attack (XSS) via injecting malicious payloads in different locations.

Product(s) Impacted

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortiwlc	8.6.0, 8.5.3, 8.4.8, 8.3.3

Weaknesses

Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.

CWE-79

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.

*CPE(s)

Affected systems and software identified for this CVE.

Type	Vendor	Product	Version	Update	Edition	Language	Software Edition	Target Software	Target Hardware	Other Information
a	fortinet	fortiwlc	8.6.0	/	/	/	/	/	/	/
a	fortinet	fortiwlc	8.5.3	/	/	/	/	/	/	/
a	fortinet	fortiwlc	8.4.8	/	/	/	/	/	/	/
a	fortinet	fortiwlc	8.3.3	/	/	/	/	/	/	/

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-20-137

CVSS Score

4.3 / 10

CVSS Data

Attack Vector: NETWORK
Attack Complexity: LOW
Privileges Required: LOW
Scope: UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact: NONE
Integrity Impact: LOW
Availability Impact: NONE

View Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Date

Published: March 17, 2025, 2:15 p.m.
Last Modified: March 17, 2025, 2:15 p.m.

Status : Awaiting Analysis

CVE has been marked for Analysis. Normally once in this state the CVE will be analyzed by NVD staff within 24 hours.

More info

Source

psirt@fortinet.com

CVE-2021-26087