CVE-2019-13402: High severity fortinet fcm-mb40 firmware vulnerability

Published Jul 8, 2019
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Updated

/usr/sbin/default.sh and /usr/apache/htdocs/cgi-bin/admin/hardfactorydefault.cgi on Dynacolor FCM-MB40 v1.2.0.0 devices implement an incomplete factory-reset process. A backdoor can persist because neither system accounts nor the set of services is reset.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Fortinet Fcm-mb40 Firmware=1.2.0.0
Fortinet Fcm-mb40

Event History

Jul 8, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:02 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:02 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-13402?

CVE-2019-13402 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for exploitation through a backdoor that persists after a factory reset.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-13402?

To remediate CVE-2019-13402, consider upgrading the Fortinet FCM-MB40 firmware to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2019-13402?

CVE-2019-13402 affects Dynacolor FCM-MB40 devices running firmware version 1.2.0.0.

4

What does the CVE-2019-13402 vulnerability allow an attacker to do?

CVE-2019-13402 allows an attacker to exploit an incomplete factory-reset process, potentially allowing access to system accounts and services.

5

Is there a known workaround for CVE-2019-13402?

As of now, there is no official workaround for CVE-2019-13402, and upgrading firmware is the recommended action.

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