Multiple vulnerabilities in Fortinet, FortiAuthenticator



| Updated: 2023-02-14
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 5
CVE-ID CVE-2015-1459
CVE-2015-1458
CVE-2015-1457
CVE-2015-1456
CVE-2015-1455
CWE-ID CWE-79
CWE-264
CWE-200
CWE-255
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 FortiAuthenticator
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor Fortinet, Inc

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 5 vulnerabilities.

1) Cross-site scripting

EUVDB-ID: #VU40903

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-1459

CWE-ID: CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Exploit availability: No

Description

Vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform XSS attacks.

The vulnerability is caused by an input validation error in Fortinet FortiAuthenticator 3.0.0 when processing operation parameter to cert/scep/. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in victim's browser in security context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiAuthenticator: 3.0.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130156/Fortinet-FortiAuthenticator-XSS-Disclosure-Bypass.html
https://secunia.com/advisories/62836
https://www.fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-15-003/
https://www.security-assessment.com/files/documents/advisory/Fortinet_FortiAuthenticator_Multiple_Vulnerabilities.pdf
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72378
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100561


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

EUVDB-ID: #VU40904

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-1458

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Fortinet FortiAuthenticator 3.0.0 allows local users to bypass intended restrictions and gain privileges by creating /tmp/privexec/dbgcore_enable_shell_access and executing the "shell" command.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiAuthenticator: 3.0.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130156/Fortinet-FortiAuthenticator-XSS-Disclosure-Bypass.html
https://www.security-assessment.com/files/documents/advisory/Fortinet_FortiAuthenticator_Multiple_Vulnerabilities.pdf
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72378
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100559


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

3) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU40905

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-1457

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

Fortinet FortiAuthenticator 3.0.0 allows local users to read arbitrary files via the -f flag to the dig command.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiAuthenticator: 3.0.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130156/Fortinet-FortiAuthenticator-XSS-Disclosure-Bypass.html
https://www.fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-15-003/
https://www.security-assessment.com/files/documents/advisory/Fortinet_FortiAuthenticator_Multiple_Vulnerabilities.pdf
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72378
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100560


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

4) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU40906

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-1456

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote #AU# to gain access to sensitive information.

Fortinet FortiAuthenticator 3.0.0 logs the PostgreSQL usernames and passwords in cleartext, which allows remote administrators to obtain sensitive information by reading the log at debug/startup/.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiAuthenticator: 3.0.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130156/Fortinet-FortiAuthenticator-XSS-Disclosure-Bypass.html
https://www.fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-15-003/
https://www.security-assessment.com/files/documents/advisory/Fortinet_FortiAuthenticator_Multiple_Vulnerabilities.pdf
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72378


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

5) Credentials management

EUVDB-ID: #VU40907

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-1455

CWE-ID: CWE-255 - Credentials Management

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

Fortinet FortiAuthenticator 3.0.0 has a password of (1) slony for the slony PostgreSQL user and (2) www-data for the www-data PostgreSQL user, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via unspecified vectors.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiAuthenticator: 3.0.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130156/Fortinet-FortiAuthenticator-XSS-Disclosure-Bypass.html
https://www.fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-15-003/
https://www.security-assessment.com/files/documents/advisory/Fortinet_FortiAuthenticator_Multiple_Vulnerabilities.pdf
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72378


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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