CVE-2019-6697

Summary

CVE-2019-6697 is an Input Validation vulnerability impacting FortiGate versions 6.2.0 through 6.2.1, and 6.0.0 through 6.0.6. This issue lies in the processing of the hostname parameter in DHCP packets under the DHCP monitor page. An unauthenticated attacker within the same network can exploit this flaw by sending crafted DHCP packets, leading to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack. Successful exploitation allows the attacker to inject malicious scripts, potentially gaining access to sensitive information or taking control of user sessions. It is crucial for organizations using affected FortiGate versions to apply the relevant patches promptly to mitigate this risk.

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