#VU103833 Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files in FortiAnalyzer - CVE-2024-52966

Vulnerability identifier: #VU103833

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-52966

CWE-ID: CWE-532

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FortiAnalyzer
Server applications / IDS/IPS systems, Firewalls and proxy servers

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to software stores sensitive information into log files. A local user can use the Log View component to view Logs of Devices not belonging to the Current ADOM.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiAnalyzer: 6.4.0 - 6.4.15, 7.0.0 - 7.0.13, 7.2.0 - 7.2.7, 7.4.0 - 7.4.4, 7.6.0

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External links
https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-422

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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