CVE-2016-3978 Scanner

FortiOS is a web-based operating system used by Fortinet, a network security company, to manage and secure network devices. FortiOS provides a plethora of features, such as firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection and prevention, and web filtering, among others. These features enable businesses to manage and monitor their networks with ease and peace of mind.

One critical vulnerability detected in FortiOS is CVE-2016-3978. This vulnerability resides in the Web User Interface (WebUI) of FortiOS. Cybercriminals exploit the weakness of this vulnerability to redirect users to illegitimate websites that may contain malware and conduct phishing attacks or cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. This vulnerability affects FortiOS versions 5.0.x before 5.0.13, 5.2.x before 5.2.3, and 5.4.x before 5.4.0, making millions of devices vulnerable.

Once exploited, the vulnerability can lead to a range of consequences, such as the loss of sensitive data, financial fraud, identity theft, and damage to the reputation of the affected business. The attackers can steal login credentials, intellectual property, and other confidential information, which can cause significant financial losses to the victim organization. Moreover, the attackers can enable remote access to devices, and use them for further attacks, resulting in data breaches, ransomware attacks, and more.

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REFERENCES

• http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Mar/68
• http://www.fortiguard.com/advisory/fortios-open-redirect-vulnerability
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035332