Use of a hard-coded cryptographic key to cipher sensitive data in FortiOS configuration backup file may allow an attacker with access to the backup file to decipher the sensitive data, via knowledge of the hard-coded key. The aforementioned sensitive data includes users' passwords (except the administrator's password), private keys' passphrases and High Availability password (when set).
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
Low
Basic privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
None
No data modification
Availability
None
No disruption
CVSS Vector v3.1
Weakness Type (CWE)
Vulnerable Products 3
| Configuration | From (including) | Up to (excluding) |
|---|---|---|
|
Fortinet Fortios
cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
|
— |
<= 5.6.10
|
|
Fortinet Fortios
cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
|
6.0.0
|
<= 6.0.6
|
|
Fortinet Fortios
cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:6.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
|
— | — |