What is the severity of CVE-2015-1456?

CVE-2015-1456 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive information.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1456?

To fix CVE-2015-1456, upgrade Fortinet FortiAuthenticator to a version that does not log PostgreSQL usernames and passwords in cleartext.

What types of information are compromised in CVE-2015-1456?

CVE-2015-1456 compromises PostgreSQL usernames and passwords that are logged in cleartext.

Who is affected by CVE-2015-1456?

Users of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator version 3.0.0 are affected by CVE-2015-1456.

Can CVE-2015-1456 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-1456 can potentially be exploited by remote administrators who have access to the logs.

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CVE-2015-1456

medium

CWE

200

3/2/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-1456: Infoleak

First published: Tue Feb 03 2015(Updated: )

Fortinet FortiAuthenticator 3.0.0 logs the PostgreSQL usernames and passwords in cleartext, which allows remote administrators to obtain sensitive information by reading the log at debug/startup/.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator	=3.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-1456?
CVE-2015-1456 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1456?
To fix CVE-2015-1456, upgrade Fortinet FortiAuthenticator to a version that does not log PostgreSQL usernames and passwords in cleartext.
What types of information are compromised in CVE-2015-1456?
CVE-2015-1456 compromises PostgreSQL usernames and passwords that are logged in cleartext.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-1456?
Users of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator version 3.0.0 are affected by CVE-2015-1456.
Can CVE-2015-1456 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-1456 can potentially be exploited by remote administrators who have access to the logs.

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