How severe is CVE-2017-3132?

CVE-2017-3132 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-2017-3132 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-3132?

CVE-2017-3132 affects Fortinet Fortios. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3132?

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

When was CVE-2017-3132 published?

CVE-2017-3132 was published on 2017-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-3132

CVE-2017-3132 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortios 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: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Fortinet Fortios
Published: 2017-09-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS versions 5.6.0 and earlier allows attackers to Execute unauthorized code or commands via the action input during the activation of a FortiToken.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-3132?: A Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS versions 5.6.0 and earlier allows attackers to Execute unauthorized code or commands via the action input during the activation of a FortiToken.
How severe is CVE-2017-3132?: CVE-2017-3132 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-2017-3132 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-3132?: CVE-2017-3132 affects Fortinet Fortios. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3132?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-3132 published?: CVE-2017-3132 was published on 2017-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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