CWE
798
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-7336

First published: Sat Jul 22 2017(Updated: )

A hard-coded account named 'upgrade' in Fortinet FortiWLM 8.3.0 and lower versions allows a remote attacker to log-in and execute commands with 'upgrade' account privileges.

Credit: psirt@fortinet.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Fortinet FortiWLM MEA for FortiManager<=8.3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-7336?

    CVE-2017-7336 is rated as high severity due to the presence of a hard-coded account that can be exploited by remote attackers.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-7336?

    To fix CVE-2017-7336, upgrade to Fortinet FortiWLM version 8.4.0 or higher where the hard-coded account vulnerability is resolved.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2017-7336?

    CVE-2017-7336 affects Fortinet FortiWLM versions 8.3.0 and lower.

  • What kind of access does the hard-coded account provide in CVE-2017-7336?

    The hard-coded account in CVE-2017-7336 allows attackers to log in and execute commands with 'upgrade' account privileges.

  • Can CVE-2017-7336 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2017-7336 can be exploited remotely due to the hard-coded account being accessible over the network.

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