Weak Password Recovery Flaw in Fortinet FortiPortal
CVE-2017-7731

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Fortinet
Status
Fortinet Fortiportal
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 May 2017

Summary

A vulnerability in Fortinet FortiPortal versions 4.0.0 and earlier allows attackers to exploit the Forgotten Password feature, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information. This issue arises from inadequate security measures during the password recovery process, giving threat actors an opportunity to disclose valuable data. Organizations using affected versions should prioritize implementing corrective actions immediately to safeguard their systems.

Affected Version(s)

Fortinet FortiPortal FortiPortal versions 4.0.0 and below

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-17-114
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
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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