Vulnerability identifier: #VU72353

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-26115

CWE-ID: CWE-916

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FortiSandbox
Server applications / DLP, anti-spam, sniffers

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to recover passwords.

The vulnerability exists due to usage of a weak hashing algorithm for stored password. A local user with ability to obtain the password hash (with access to the password database) can recover it.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiSandbox: 3.2.0 - 4.0.2

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External links
http://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-20-220

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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.