FortiOS Configuration Backup Vulnerability in Fortinet Products
CVE-2019-6693

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Fortinet
Status
Fortigate
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 November 2019

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

The vulnerability in FortiOS arises from the use of a hard-coded cryptographic key, which compromises the security of sensitive information stored in configuration backup files. Attackers with access to these backup files can decrypt crucial data, including user passwords (excluding the administrator's) and the passphrases for private keys and High Availability setups where applicable. This flaw poses significant risks for organizations relying on FortiOS for their operations.

Affected Version(s)

FortiGate 5.6.9 and below

FortiGate 6.0.5 and below

FortiGate 6.2.0

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-2019-6693
Created by gquere

cve-2019-6693
Created by saladandonionrings

References

https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-19-007
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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