How severe is CVE-2017-17541?

CVE-2017-17541 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-17541 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-17541?

CVE-2017-17541 primarily affects Fortinet Fortianalyzer Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17541?

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

When was CVE-2017-17541 published?

CVE-2017-17541 was published on 2018-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-17541

CVE-2017-17541 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortianalyzer Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Fortinet Fortianalyzer Firmware
Published: 2018-07-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Fortinet FortiManager 6.0.0, 5.6.4 and below versions, FortiAnalyzer 6.0.0, 5.6.4 and below versions allows inject Javascript code and HTML tags through the CN value of CA and CRL certificates via the import CA and CRL certificates feature.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-17541?: A Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Fortinet FortiManager 6.0.0, 5.6.4 and below versions, FortiAnalyzer 6.0.0, 5.6.4 and below versions allows inject Javascript code and HTML tags through the CN value of CA and CRL certificates via the import CA and CRL certificates feature.
How severe is CVE-2017-17541?: CVE-2017-17541 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-17541 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-17541?: CVE-2017-17541 primarily affects Fortinet Fortianalyzer Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17541?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-17541 published?: CVE-2017-17541 was published on 2018-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortianalyzer_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortianalyzer_firmware:6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortimanager_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortimanager_firmware:6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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