#VU9506 Improper authentication in FortiWebManager - CVE-2017-14189

Vulnerability identifier: #VU9506

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-14189

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FortiWebManager
Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in web UI of Fortinet FortiWebManager. A remote attacker can login as administrator with arbitrary password.

Mitigation
Update to version 5.8.1.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiWebManager: 5.8.0

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External links
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-17-248

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Q & A

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