Vulnerability identifier: #VU51226

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-6648

CWE-ID: CWE-312

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FortiOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to FortiOS displays usernames and passwords in clear text in "diag sys ha checksum show" command output. A local user with ability to connect to FortiGate CLI and execute the command can obtain credentials of other users.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiOS: 6.2.0 - 6.2.4

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External links
http://www.fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-20-009

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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.