CVE-2019-6693

Known Exploited

Description

Use of a hard-coded cryptographic key to cipher sensitive data in FortiOS configuration backup file may allow an attacker with access to the backup file to decipher the sensitive data, via knowledge of the hard-coded key. The aforementioned sensitive data includes users' passwords (except the administrator's password), private keys' passphrases and High Availability password (when set).

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 28.23% Top 5%
KEV Since 
Vendor Advisory fortiguard.com
Affected: Fortinet FortiGate
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-19-007 vendor advisory mitigation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-6693?
CVE-2019-6693 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-6693?
To fix CVE-2019-6693, 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-2019-6693 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is confirmed that CVE-2019-6693 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~28% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-6693?
CVE-2019-6693 affects Fortinet FortiGate.
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