CVE-2020-15935
First published: Tue Nov 02 2021(Updated: )
A cleartext storage of sensitive information in GUI in FortiADC versions 5.4.3 and below, 6.0.0 and below may allow a remote authenticated attacker to retrieve some sensitive information such as users LDAP passwords and RADIUS shared secret by deobfuscating the passwords entry fields.
Credit: psirt@fortinet.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet FortiADC | >=5.0.0<=5.4.3 | |
| Fortinet FortiADC | >=6.0.0<=6.0.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-15935.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-15935?
The severity of CVE-2020-15935 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.3.
What is the affected software version range for CVE-2020-15935?
FortiADC versions 5.4.3 and below, 6.0.0 and below are affected.
How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2020-15935?
A remote authenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2020-15935 by deobfuscating the passwords entry fields in the GUI and retrieving sensitive information such as LDAP passwords and RADIUS shared secret.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-15935?
Yes, Fortinet has released a fix for CVE-2020-15935. It is recommended to update to a version that is not affected.
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