Vulnerability identifier: #VU24120

Vulnerability 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-2019-6700

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FortiSIEM
Server applications / DLP, anti-spam, sniffers

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insecure password management issue in the external authentication profile form of FortiSIEM.  A remote authenticated user can retrieve the external authentication password via the HTML source code.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiSIEM: 5.2.0 - 5.2.2

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External links
http://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-19-100

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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.