Vulnerability identifier: #VU22855
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-321
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
FortiOS
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Fortinet, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to decrypt sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to presence of a hard-coded cryptographic key. An attacker with access to the backup file can use the hardcoded cryptographic key to decrypt data in the backup file and gain access to sensitive information, such as users passwords and private keys.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
FortiOS: 6.2.0, 6.0.0 - 6.0.6, 5.6.0 - 5.6.10
External links
http://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-19-007
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.