A cleartext transmission of sensitive information vulnerability in Fortinet FortiManager 5.2.0 through 5.2.7, 5.4.0 and 5.4.1 may allow an unauthenticated attacker in a man in the middle position to retrieve the admin password via intercepting REST API JSON responses.
The product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors.
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https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-18-051 | vendor advisory |
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108079 | vdb entry third party advisory |