Hard-coded cryptographic key in Fortinet FortiDDoS



Published: 2022-06-07
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-29060
CWE-ID CWE-321
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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FortiDDoS
Server applications / IDS/IPS systems, Firewalls and proxy servers

Vendor Fortinet, Inc

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key

EUVDB-ID: #VU64048

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-29060

CWE-ID: CWE-321 - Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected device.

The vulnerability exists due to usage of a hard-coded cryptographic key. A remote attacker with ability to retrieve the key from one device can sign JWT tokens for any other device.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiDDoS: 5.1.0 - 5.5.1

External links

http://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-071


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application 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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