#VU28499 Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key in Fortinet FortiClient for Windows
Published: June 2, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU28499
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-321
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Fortinet FortiClient for Windows
Fortinet FortiClient for Windows
Software vendor:
Fortinet, Inc
Fortinet, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to disclose sensitive information on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to presence of a hard-coded cryptographic key in the default configuration file. A remote authenticated attacker with access to the configuration or the backup file can decrypt the sensitive data on the target system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.