Information disclosure in FortiOS



| Updated: 2021-03-04
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-6648
CWE-ID CWE-312
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		FortiOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Fortinet, Inc

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Cleartext storage of sensitive information

EUVDB-ID: #VU51226

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-6648

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

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to FortiOS displays usernames and passwords in clear text in "diag sys ha checksum show" command output. A local user with ability to connect to FortiGate CLI and execute the command can obtain credentials of other users.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiOS: 6.2.0 - 6.2.4

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-20-009


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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



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