Vulnerability identifier: #VU58628
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/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 traffic.
The vulnerability exists due to usage of a hard-coded SSL VPN cookie encryption key. A remote attacker can extract the encryption key and use it to decrypt traffic.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
FortiOS: 6.4.0 - 6.4.5, 6.2.0 - 6.2.9, 6.0.0 - 6.0.12, 5.6.0 - 5.6.13
External links
http://www.fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-051
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.