CVE-2019-6696: fortinet fortinet fortios Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 6.1v3.1MediumModified
Published 15-03-2020Last modified 25-10-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2019-6696 is a medium (CVSS 6.1) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in fortinet fortinet fortios. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 52.5% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.1/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.70%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 15-03-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 25-10-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
An improper input validation vulnerability in FortiOS 6.2.1, 6.2.0, 6.0.8 and below until 5.4.0 under admin webUI may allow an attacker to perform an URL redirect attack via a specifically crafted request to the admin initial password change webpage.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsMedium 6.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:NSourcesSingle source
Medium 5.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.70%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
53%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.70% on 22-09-2026
22-09-202622-10-2026
EPSS score0.70%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-20Improper Input ValidationThe product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
- CWE-601URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')The web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect.
Affected systems
Fortinet2 products
- fortinet fortios6.2.1 | 6.2.0 | 6.0.8 and below until 5.4.0
- fortiosEOL≥ 5.4.0, ≤ 6.0.8 | 6.2.0 | 6.2.1
1 vendor · 2 products