7.5
CWE
327
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-43949

First published: Tue Jun 13 2023(Updated: )

A use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm [CWE-327] in Fortinet FortiSIEM before 6.7.1 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to perform brute force attacks on GUI endpoints via taking advantage of outdated hashing methods.

Credit: psirt@fortinet.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Fortinet FortiSIEM>=5.3.0<=5.3.3
Fortinet FortiSIEM>=6.3.0<=6.3.3
Fortinet FortiSIEM>=6.6.0<=6.6.3
Fortinet FortiSIEM=5.4.0
Fortinet FortiSIEM=6.1.0
Fortinet FortiSIEM=6.1.1
Fortinet FortiSIEM=6.1.2
Fortinet FortiSIEM=6.2.0
Fortinet FortiSIEM=6.2.1
Fortinet FortiSIEM=6.4.0
Fortinet FortiSIEM=6.4.1
Fortinet FortiSIEM=6.4.2
Fortinet FortiSIEM=6.5.0
Fortinet FortiSIEM=6.5.1
Fortinet FortiSIEM=6.7.0
Fortinet FortiSIEM=6.7.1

Remedy

Please upgrade to FortiSIEM version 7.0.0 or above Please upgrade to FortiSIEM version 6.7.2 or above

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-43949?

    CVE-2022-43949 is a vulnerability that allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to perform brute force attacks on GUI endpoints in Fortinet FortiSIEM before version 6.7.1.

  • How severe is CVE-2022-43949?

    CVE-2022-43949 has a severity score of 7.5 (high).

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-43949?

    Fortinet FortiSIEM versions 5.3.0 to 5.3.3, 6.3.0 to 6.3.3, and 6.6.0 to 6.6.3 are affected by CVE-2022-43949.

  • How can I fix CVE-2022-43949?

    To fix CVE-2022-43949, upgrade your Fortinet FortiSIEM software to version 6.7.1 or later.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-43949?

    You can find more information about CVE-2022-43949 on the Fortinet FortiGuard website: https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-259

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