Vulnerability identifier: #VU53720

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-2021-24005

CWE-ID: CWE-321

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FortiAuthenticator
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to usage of hard-coded cryptographic keys to encrypt configuration files, debug logs and password data. A local user with access to the files or the CLI configuration can decrypt the sensitive data.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiAuthenticator: 5.0.0 - 6.2.1

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External links
http://www.fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-20-049

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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.