Vulnerability identifier: #VU84863

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

The 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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiSIEM: 5.3.0 - 6.7.7

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External links
http://www.fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-141

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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.