CVE-2020-29018: fortinet fortinet fortiweb
CVSS: 8.8v3.1HighModified
Published 14-01-2021Last modified 25-10-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-29018 is a high (CVSS 8.8) vulnerability in fortinet fortinet fortiweb. EPSS estimates a 2.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 81% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
2.05%
0%100%
Low · +0.02 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 14-01-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 25-10-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A format string vulnerability in FortiWeb 6.3.0 through 6.3.5 may allow an authenticated, remote attacker to read the content of memory and retrieve sensitive data via the redir parameter.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 8.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 6.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
2.05%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
81%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.02 pp
From 2.03% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score2.05%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Fortinet2 products
- fortinet fortiwebFortiWeb 6.3.0 through 6.3.5
- fortiweb≥ 6.3.0, ≤ 6.3.5
1 vendor · 2 products