CVE-2017-14189

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.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.43% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory fortiguard.com
Affected: Fortinet, Inc. FortiWebManager
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101953 third party advisory vdb entry
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-17-248 vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039892 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-14189?
CVE-2017-14189 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-14189?
To fix CVE-2017-14189, 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-2017-14189 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-14189 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-14189?
CVE-2017-14189 affects Fortinet, Inc. FortiWebManager.
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