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

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Fortinet

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 November 2019

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 73%🦅 CISA Reported

What is CVE-2019-6693?

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.

CISA has reported CVE-2019-6693

CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed CVE-2019-6693 as being exploited but is not known by the CISA to be used in ransomware campaigns. This is subject to change at pace

The CISA's recommendation is: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

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.

References

EPSS Score

73% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

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

  • 🦅

    CISA Reported

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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