CVE-2016-8494 describes an arbitrary code execution vulnerability in Fortinet Connect, stemming from insufficient verification of uploaded files. Attackers with web UI administrator privileges can exploit this by uploading a malicious web UI theme. This high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.2) allows for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with a low attack complexity and no user interaction required. Despite its severity, there is no known public exploit code, nor is it listed on the KEV catalog, and it has received minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
14.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:connect:14.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
14.10CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:connect:14.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
15.10CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:connect:15.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
16.7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:connect:16.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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