FortiWeb Cookie Forgery

HIGH (8.1)

Threat Intelligence

Low Risk
EPSS Score: 0.07% chance of exploitation (percentile: 22%)
🔍 Detection Tools: None available in major open-source tools
⚔️ Exploit Availability: No public exploits found

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What is it?

Fortinet FortiWeb is a web security appliance used to protect networks from cyber threats. This vulnerability allows an attacker to forge authentication cookies, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data and system configuration.

Am I affected?

You're affected if you use A reliance on cookies without validation and. Affected versions: 7.0.11, 7.4.10, 7.6.5, 8.0.1, 7.2.11 If you don't recognise this software, you're probably not affected.

How to fix

Upgrade to FortiWeb 8.0.2 or above from the official Fortinet website: https://support.fortinet.com/support/knowledgebase/Article/000088111
- Immediate mitigations:
- Restrict network access to your FortiWeb instance (firewall it from the public internet)
- Audit admin account activity for suspicious access patterns
- Monitor for unauthorized token creation

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