FortiClientEMS 6.2.0 XSS: Unescaped User Profile Input (CVE-2019-16149)
CVE-2019-16149 Published on March 28, 2025

An Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation in FortiClientEMS version 6.2.0 may allow a remote attacker to execute unauthorized code by injecting malicious payload in the user profile of a FortiClient instance being managed by the vulnerable system.

NVD

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2019-16149 can be exploited with network access, requires user interaction and a small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be low. considered to have a small impact on confidentiality and integrity and availability.

Attack Vector:
NETWORK
Attack Complexity:
HIGH
Privileges Required:
LOW
User Interaction:
REQUIRED
Scope:
CHANGED
Confidentiality Impact:
LOW
Integrity Impact:
LOW
Availability Impact:
LOW

Weakness Type

What is a XSS Vulnerability?

The software does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.

CVE-2019-16149 has been classified to as a XSS vulnerability or weakness.


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Affected Versions

Fortinet FortiClientEMS Version 6.2.0 is affected by CVE-2019-16149

Exploit Probability

EPSS
0.10%
Percentile
26.50%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) scores estimate the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. The percentile shows you how this score compares to all other vulnerabilities.