#VU77183 Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files in FortiOS and FortiProxy - CVE-2023-26207

Vulnerability identifier: #VU77183

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-26207

CWE-ID: CWE-532

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FortiOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
FortiProxy
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

The 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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiOS: 7.2.0 - 7.2.4

FortiProxy: 7.0.0 - 7.0.10, 7.2.0 - 7.2.1

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External links
https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-455

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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.