CVE-2013-6990: Critical severity Fortinet FortiAuthenticator vulnerability
Published Apr 30, 2014
·Updated
FortiGuard FortiAuthenticator before 3.0 allows remote administrators to gain privileges via the command line interface.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator<=2.2
Event History
Apr 30, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:22 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2013-6990?
CVE-2013-6990 has a high severity rating as it allows remote administrators to gain elevated privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2013-6990?
To fix CVE-2013-6990, upgrade FortiAuthenticator to version 3.0 or later.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2013-6990?
CVE-2013-6990 affects Fortinet FortiAuthenticator versions prior to 3.0.
4
Can CVE-2013-6990 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2013-6990 can be exploited remotely through the command line interface.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-6990?
There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2013-6990; updating to a fixed version is recommended.