CVE-2016-8491 — CRITICAL (9.1)

Vulnerability Description

The presence of a hardcoded account named 'core' in Fortinet FortiWLC allows attackers to gain unauthorized read/write access via a remote shell.

CVSS Score

9.1

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortiwlc	7.0-9-1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-798

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94186Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-16-065Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94186Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-16-065Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-8491?

CVE-2016-8491 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). The presence of a hardcoded account named 'core' in Fortinet FortiWLC allows attackers to gain unauthorized read/write access via a remote shell.

How severe is CVE-2016-8491?

CVE-2016-8491 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-8491?

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