CVE-2023-37935

Description

A use of GET request method with sensitive query strings vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 7.0.0 - 7.0.12, 7.2.0 - 7.2.5 and 7.4.0 allows an attacker to view plaintext passwords of remote services such as RDP or VNC, if the attacker is able to read the GET requests to those services.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.4.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.2.6 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.0.13 or above

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.19%
Vendor Advisory fortiguard.com
Affected: Fortinet FortiOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-120 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-37935?
CVE-2023-37935 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-37935?
To fix CVE-2023-37935: Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.4.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.2.6 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.0.13 or above
Is CVE-2023-37935 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-37935 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-2023-37935?
CVE-2023-37935 affects Fortinet FortiOS.
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