CVE-2016-4966 json
The diagnosis_control.php page in Fortinet FortiWan (formerly AscernLink) before 4.2.5 allows remote authenticated users to download PCAP f…
published 2016-09-21 10 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2016-5940
- cvss
- 6.5
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.2%
- EPSS 2.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 82%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The diagnosis_control.php page in Fortinet FortiWan (formerly AscernLink) before 4.2.5 allows remote authenticated users to download PCAP files via vectors related to the UserName GET parameter.
Exploit prediction
2.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 82% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 6.5 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-287 Improper Authentication
References
-
docs.fortinet.com
/uploaded/files/3236/fortiwan-v4.2.5-release-notes.pdf
release-notes, third-party-advisory
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kb.cert.org
/vuls/id/724487
third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
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fortiguard.com
/advisory/fortiwan-multiple-vulnerabilities
third-party-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/92781
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2016-4966
- NVD CVE-2016-4966
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