Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key in Fortinet FortiClient for Windows
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | N/A |
| CWE-ID | CWE-321 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Fortinet FortiClient for Windows Server applications / Other server solutions |
| Vendor | Fortinet, Inc |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.
1) Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key
EUVDB-ID: #VU28499
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID:
CWE-321 - Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to disclose sensitive information on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to presence of a hard-coded cryptographic key in the default configuration file. A remote authenticated attacker with access to the configuration or the backup file can decrypt the sensitive data on the target system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsFortinet FortiClient for Windows: 1.0.0 - 6.2.2
External linkshttp://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-19-194
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
