LDAP password disclosure in FortiSIEM



Published: 2019-03-29 | Updated: 2020-01-08
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2018-13378
CWE-ID CWE-312
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		FortiSIEM
Server applications / DLP, anti-spam, sniffers

Vendor Fortinet, Inc

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Cleartext storage of sensitive information

EUVDB-ID: #VU24128

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-13378

CWE-ID: CWE-312 - Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to admin portal of FortiSIEM stores the LDAP password for authentication in clear text in HTML source code. A remote authenticated attacker can obtain the password and use it to perform further attacks against network infrastructure.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiSIEM: 4.7.0 - 5.2.0

CPE2.3 External links

http://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-18-382


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.



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