CVE-2017-14189 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

An improper access control vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWebManager 5.8.0 allows anyone that can access the admin webUI to successfully log-in regardless the provided password.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortiweb Manager	5.8.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-521

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101953Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039892Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-17-248Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101953Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039892Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-17-248Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-14189?

CVE-2017-14189 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An improper access control vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWebManager 5.8.0 allows anyone that can access the admin webUI to successfully log-in regardless the provided password.

How severe is CVE-2017-14189?

CVE-2017-14189 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-14189?

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