CVE-2022-27490: Information disclosure through diagnose debug commands

Published Mar 7, 2023
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Updated

A exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Fortinet FortiManager version 6.0.0 through 6.0.4, FortiAnalyzer version 6.0.0 through 6.0.4, FortiPortal version 6.0.0 through 6.0.9, 5.3.0 through 5.3.8, 5.2.x, 5.1.0, 5.0.x, 4.2.x, 4.1.x, FortiSwitch version 7.0.0 through 7.0.4, 6.4.0 through 6.4.10, 6.2.x, 6.0.x allows an attacker which has obtained access to a restricted administrative account to obtain sensitive information via diagnose debug commands.

Other sources

An exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor vulnerability [CWE-200] in FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiPortal & FortiSwitch may allow an attacker which has obtained access to a restricted administrative account to obtain sensitive information via diagnose debug commands.

FortiGuard

Affected Software

15 affected components
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=5.6.0<=5.6.11
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=6.0.0<=6.0.4
Fortinet FortiManager>=5.6.0<=5.6.11
Fortinet FortiManager>=6.0.0<=6.0.4
Fortinet FortiPortal>=4.1.0<=4.1.2
Fortinet FortiPortal>=4.2.0<=4.2.2
Fortinet FortiPortal>=5.0.0<=5.0.3
Fortinet FortiPortal>=5.1.0<=5.1.2
Fortinet FortiPortal>=5.2.0<=5.2.6
Fortinet FortiPortal>=5.3.0<=5.3.8
Fortinet FortiPortal>=6.0.0<=6.0.9
Fortinet FortiSwitch>=6.0.0<=6.0.7
Fortinet FortiSwitch>=6.2.0<=6.2.7
Fortinet FortiSwitch>=6.4.0<=6.4.10
Fortinet FortiSwitch>=7.0.0<=7.0.4

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to FortiManager version 6.0.5 and above, Upgrade to FortiManager version 6.2.0 and above. Upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 6.0.5 and above, Upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 6.2.0 and above. Upgrade to FortiPortal version 6.0.10 and above. Upgrade to FortiSwitch version 6.4.11 and above, Upgrade to FortiSwitch version 7.0.5 and above.

Event History

Mar 7, 2023
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:04 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Oct 25, 2024
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this exposure of sensitive information vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this exposure of sensitive information vulnerability is CVE-2022-27490.

2

What is the affected software for this vulnerability?

The affected software for this vulnerability includes Fortinet FortiAnalyzer (version 5.6.0 through 5.6.11), Fortinet FortiManager (version 5.6.0 through 5.6.11), Fortinet FortiPortal (version 4.1.0 through 4.1.2), Fortinet FortiPortal (version 4.2.0 through 4.2.2), Fortinet FortiPortal (version 5.0.0 through 5.0.3), Fortinet FortiPortal (version 5.1.0 through 5.1.2), Fortinet FortiPortal (version 5.2.0 through 5.2.6), Fortinet FortiPortal (version 5.3.0 through 5.3.8), Fortinet FortiPortal (version 6.0.0 through 6.0.9), Fortinet FortiSwitch (version 6.0.0 through 6.0.7), Fortinet FortiSwitch (version 6.2.0 through 6.2.7), Fortinet FortiSwitch (version 6.4.0 through 6.4.10), and Fortinet FortiSwitch (version 7.0.0 through 7.0.4).

3

What is the severity rating for this vulnerability?

The severity rating for this vulnerability is medium, with a severity value of 6.5.

4

How can an unauthorized actor exploit this vulnerability?

An unauthorized actor can exploit this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive information.

5

Is there a fix available for this vulnerability?

Yes, it is recommended to update to the latest version of the affected software to mitigate this vulnerability.

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