Vulnerability identifier: #VU75021

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-27490

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FortiManager
Server applications / IDS/IPS systems, Firewalls and proxy servers
FortiAnalyzer
Server applications / IDS/IPS systems, Firewalls and proxy servers
FortiPortal
Server applications / IDS/IPS systems, Firewalls and proxy servers
FortiSwitch
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application via the "diagnose debug" commands. A remote user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiManager: 6.0.0 - 6.0.4, 5.6.0 - 5.6.11

FortiAnalyzer: 5.6.0 - 5.6.11, 6.0.0 - 6.0.4

FortiPortal: 4.1.0 - 6.0.9

FortiSwitch: 6.0.0 - 7.0.4

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External links
http://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-18-232

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.