SB2019111920 - Hardcoded credentials in Fortinet FortiOS
Published: November 19, 2019 Updated: June 25, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019111920
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-6693)
CWE-ID: CWE-321 - Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to decrypt sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to presence of a hard-coded cryptographic key. An attacker with access to the backup file can use the hardcoded cryptographic key to decrypt data in the backup file and gain access to sensitive information, such as users passwords and private keys.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.