CVE-2016-7542

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.

Category

4.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.41%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com
Affected: Fortinet FortiOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94690 third party advisory vdb entry
http://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-16-050 not applicable
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037394 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7542?
CVE-2016-7542 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-7542?
To fix CVE-2016-7542, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-7542 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-7542 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-7542?
CVE-2016-7542 affects Fortinet FortiOS.
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