Hard-Coded Cryptographic Key Vulnerability in FortiDDoS by Fortinet

CVE-2022-29060

What is CVE-2022-29060?

FortiDDoS suffers from a vulnerability that involves the use of hard-coded cryptographic keys, which may allow attackers to extract keys from the device. If an attacker successfully retrieves the hard-coded key, they could misuse it to sign JWT tokens on behalf of any device that utilizes the compromised key, leading to potential unauthorized access and control over those devices. Affected versions span from 5.1.0 to 5.5.1, necessitating prompt attention from users to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

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