Improper Access Control in FortiMail Web Interface
CVE-2019-15707

4.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Fortinet
Status
Fortinet Fortimail
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 January 2020

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2019-15707?

An improper access control vulnerability exists in the FortiMail admin web interface, affecting several versions including 6.2.0 and earlier 6.0.x releases, as well as versions up to 5.4.10. This vulnerability could enable unauthorized administrators to download system configuration backups without appropriate permissions, presenting a serious risk to the integrity and confidentiality of the system. Organizations using these versions should assess their exposure and apply necessary mitigations.

Affected Version(s)

Fortinet FortiMail FortiMail 6.2.0, 6.0.0 to 6.0.6, 5.4.10 and below

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2019-15707
Created by cristianovisk

References

https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-19-237
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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