#VU83277 Use of hard-coded credentials in FortiAnalyzer and FortiManager - CVE-2023-40719
Published: November 20, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU83277
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40719
CWE-ID: CWE-798
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
FortiAnalyzer
FortiManager
FortiAnalyzer
FortiManager
Software vendor:
Fortinet, Inc
Fortinet, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain full access to vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to presence of hard-coded credentials in application code. A local administrator can access the affected system using the hard-coded credentials.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.