Unauthorized Access in Fortinet FortiWLC Product
CVE-2017-17540

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Fortinet
Status
Fortiwlc
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 May 2018

What is CVE-2017-17540?

A hardcoded account in Fortinet's FortiWLC version 8.3.3 enables attackers to exploit this flaw and obtain unauthorized read/write access through a remote shell. This exposure poses significant risks, as attackers can manipulate and access sensitive information within the affected system. Fortinet recommends updating to secure the system from potential exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

FortiWLC 8.3.3

References

https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-17-274
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104119
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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