Unprotected storage of credentials in FortiSIEM
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-26204 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-256 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| 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) Unprotected storage of credentials
EUVDB-ID: #VU84863
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-26204
CWE-ID:
CWE-256 - Unprotected Storage of Credentials
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to other users' credentials.
The vulnerability exists due to application stored credentials in plain text in a configuration file on the system. A local user with access to user DB content can retrieve credentials and impersonate any admin user on the device GUI.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsFortiSIEM: 5.3.0 - 6.7.7
External linkshttp://www.fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-141
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.
