#VU83250 Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files in FortiSIEM - CVE-2023-41676

Vulnerability identifier: #VU83250

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-41676

CWE-ID: CWE-532

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to software stores sensitive information in log files in clear text. A remote user with access to windows agent logs can obtain the windows agent password by searching through the logs.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiSIEM: 6.7.0 - 7.0.0

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External links
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-290

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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.