Vulnerability identifier: #VU61900

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: CVE-2021-26113

CWE-ID: CWE-798

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FortiWAN
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to recover hashed passwords of other users.

The vulnerability exists due to usage of a hard-coded salt in FortiWAN. An attacker who has previously come in possession of the password file can recover victim's password.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiWAN: 4.5.0 - 4.5.8

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External links
http://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-064

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Q & A

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.