SMTP password exposure in FortiOS and FortiProxy
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-26207 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-532 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
FortiOS Operating systems & Components / Operating system FortiProxy Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc |
| Vendor | Fortinet, Inc |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files
EUVDB-ID: #VU77183
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-26207
CWE-ID:
CWE-532 - Information Exposure Through Log Files
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to software stores sensitive information into log files. A remote user can read certain SMTP passwords in plain text.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsFortiOS: 7.2.0 - 7.2.4
FortiProxy: 7.0.0 - 7.2.1
External linkshttp://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-455
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
