How severe is CVE-2017-14185?

CVE-2017-14185 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-14185 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-14185?

CVE-2017-14185 affects Fortinet Fortios. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14185?

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

When was CVE-2017-14185 published?

CVE-2017-14185 was published on 2018-05-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-14185

CVE-2017-14185 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortios with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Fortinet Fortios
Published: 2018-05-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An Information Disclosure vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 5.6.0 to 5.6.2, 5.4.0 to 5.4.8 and 5.2 all versions allows SSL VPN web portal users to access internal FortiOS configuration information (eg:addresses) via specifically crafted URLs inside the SSL-VPN web portal.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-14185?: An Information Disclosure vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 5.6.0 to 5.6.2, 5.4.0 to 5.4.8 and 5.2 all versions allows SSL VPN web portal users to access internal FortiOS configuration information (eg:addresses) via specifically crafted URLs inside the SSL-VPN web portal.
How severe is CVE-2017-14185?: CVE-2017-14185 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-14185 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-14185?: CVE-2017-14185 affects Fortinet Fortios. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14185?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-14185 published?: CVE-2017-14185 was published on 2018-05-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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