How severe is CVE-2014-8617?

CVE-2014-8617 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-8617 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8617?

CVE-2014-8617 primarily affects Fortinet Fortimail. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8617?

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

When was CVE-2014-8617 published?

CVE-2014-8617 was published on 2015-03-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8617

CVE-2014-8617 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: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Fortinet Fortimail
Published: 2015-03-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Web Action Quarantine Release feature in the WebGUI in Fortinet FortiMail before 4.3.9, 5.0.x before 5.0.8, 5.1.x before 5.1.5, and 5.2.x before 5.2.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the release parameter to module/releasecontrol.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8617?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Web Action Quarantine Release feature in the WebGUI in Fortinet FortiMail before 4.3.9, 5.0.x before 5.0.8, 5.1.x before 5.1.5, and 5.2.x before 5.2.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the release parameter to module/releasecontrol.
How severe is CVE-2014-8617?: CVE-2014-8617 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-8617 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8617?: CVE-2014-8617 primarily affects Fortinet Fortimail. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8617?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8617 published?: CVE-2014-8617 was published on 2015-03-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (17)

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