Use of Hard-Coded Credentials in FortiTester Products
CVE-2023-40717

5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Fortinet
Status
Fortitester
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 September 2023

What is CVE-2023-40717?

A vulnerability exists in FortiTester versions 2.3.0 through 7.2.3 due to the presence of hard-coded credentials. An attacker who gains shell access to the device could exploit this weakness to execute shell commands for unauthorized database access, potentially compromising sensitive data and system integrity.

Affected Version(s)

FortiTester 7.2.0 <= 7.2.3

FortiTester 7.1.0 <= 7.1.1

FortiTester 7.0.0

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-245

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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