CVE-2016-7542 — MEDIUM (4.9)

Vulnerability Description

A read-only administrator on Fortinet devices with FortiOS 5.2.x before 5.2.10 GA and 5.4.x before 5.4.2 GA may have access to read-write administrators password hashes (not including super-admins) stored on the appliance via the webui REST API, and may therefore be able to crack them.

CVSS Score

4.9

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortios	5.2.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

http://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-16-050Not Applicable
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94690Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037394
http://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-16-050Not Applicable
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94690Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037394

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-7542?

CVE-2016-7542 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). A read-only administrator on Fortinet devices with FortiOS 5.2.x before 5.2.10 GA and 5.4.x before 5.4.2 GA may have access to read-write administrators password hashes (not including super-admins) st...

How severe is CVE-2016-7542?

CVE-2016-7542 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-7542?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fortinet Fortios.