CVE-2017-14189: Critical severity fortinet fortiwebmanager vulnerability
Published Nov 29, 2017
·Updated
An improper access control vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWebManager 5.8.0 allows anyone that can access the admin webUI to successfully log-in regardless the provided password.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Fortinet Fortiweb Manager=5.8.0
Event History
Nov 29, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-2017-14189?
CVE-2017-14189 is rated as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access.
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How do I fix CVE-2017-14189?
To fix CVE-2017-14189, update Fortinet FortiWebManager to the latest version as recommended by the vendor.
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What does CVE-2017-14189 affect?
CVE-2017-14189 affects Fortinet FortiWebManager version 5.8.0.
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Who is impacted by CVE-2017-14189?
Anyone who has access to the admin webUI of Fortinet FortiWebManager version 5.8.0 is impacted by CVE-2017-14189.
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Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-14189?
Currently, no specific workaround is provided for CVE-2017-14189, thus updating is strongly recommended.