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CVE-2019-6696:
FortiOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
An improper input validation vulnerability (CVE-2019-6696) was discovered in FortiOS admin webUI. The vulnerability affects FortiOS versions 6.2.1, 6.2.0, 6.0.8 and below until 5.4.0. This security flaw may allow an attacker to perform a URL redirect attack through specifically crafted requests (NVD, FortiGuard).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from improper input validation in the FortiOS admin web user interface. This could potentially be exploited through specially crafted requests that could lead to URL redirect attacks (FortiGuard).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to perform URL redirect attacks, potentially leading to phishing attempts or directing users to malicious websites (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Users are advised to upgrade to a fixed version of FortiOS that addresses this vulnerability (FortiGuard).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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