CVE-2013-6990: Critical severity Fortinet FortiAuthenticator vulnerability

Published Apr 30, 2014
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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
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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.

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