SB2025040975 - Use of hard-coded cryptographic key in FortiManager



SB2025040975 - Use of hard-coded cryptographic key in FortiManager

Published: April 9, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025040975
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-33504)

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

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to usage of a hard-coded cryptographic key. A remote user with JSON API access permissions can decrypt some secrets even if the 'private-data-encryption' setting is enabled.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.