How severe is CVE-2013-1471?

CVE-2013-1471 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-1471 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-1471?

CVE-2013-1471 primarily affects Fortinet Fortimail. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1471?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2013-1471 published?

CVE-2013-1471 was published on 2013-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-1471

CVE-2013-1471 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortimail with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Fortinet Fortimail
Published: 2013-02-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in admin/FEAdmin.html in Fortinet FortiMail before 4.3.4 on FortiMail Identity-Based Encryption (IBE) appliances allow user-assisted remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the Add field for the Black List under Antispam Management User Preferences or (2) the User name field for the Personal Black/White List in the AntiSpam section.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1471?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in admin/FEAdmin.html in Fortinet FortiMail before 4.3.4 on FortiMail Identity-Based Encryption (IBE) appliances allow user-assisted remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the Add field for the Black List under Antispam Management User Preferences or (2) the User name field for the Personal Black/White List in the AntiSpam section.
How severe is CVE-2013-1471?: CVE-2013-1471 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-1471 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-1471?: CVE-2013-1471 primarily affects Fortinet Fortimail. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1471?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-1471 published?: CVE-2013-1471 was published on 2013-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

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