Use of hard-coded credentials in Fortinet Meru AP



Published: 2021-05-05
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2021-22126
CWE-ID CWE-798
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Meru AP
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor Fortinet, Inc

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Use of hard-coded credentials

EUVDB-ID: #VU52882

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-22126

CWE-ID: CWE-798 - Use of Hard-coded Credentials

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain full access to vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to presence of hard-coded credentials in application code. A remote authenticated attacker can access the affected system using the hard-coded credentials.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Meru AP: 8.5.0 - 8.5.2

External links

http://www.fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-20-147


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected device in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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