SB2023061235 - Unprotected storage of credentials in FortiSIEM
Published: June 12, 2023 Updated: December 29, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023061235
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Unprotected storage of credentials (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-26204)
CWE-ID: CWE-256 - Unprotected Storage of Credentials
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to other users' credentials.
The vulnerability exists due to application stored credentials in plain text in a configuration file on the system. A local user with access to user DB content can retrieve credentials and impersonate any admin user on the device GUI.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.