#VU40906 Information disclosure in FortiAuthenticator - CVE-2015-1456

Vulnerability identifier: #VU40906

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-1456

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FortiAuthenticator
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote #AU# to gain access to sensitive information.

Fortinet FortiAuthenticator 3.0.0 logs the PostgreSQL usernames and passwords in cleartext, which allows remote administrators to obtain sensitive information by reading the log at debug/startup/.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiAuthenticator: 3.0.0

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External links
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130156/Fortinet-FortiAuthenticator-XSS-Disclosure-Bypass.html
https://www.fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-15-003/
https://www.security-assessment.com/files/documents/advisory/Fortinet_FortiAuthenticator_Multiple_Vulnerabilities.pdf
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72378

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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.