CVE-2023-26207: SMTP password ciphertext exposure in Log

Published Jun 12, 2023
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Updated

An insertion of sensitive information into log file vulnerability [CWE-532] in FortiOS / FortiProxy log events may allow a remote authenticated attacker to read certain passwords in ciphertext.

Other sources

An insertion of sensitive information into log file vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 7.2.0 through 7.2.4 and FortiProxy 7.0.0 through 7.0.10. 7.2.0 through 7.2.1 allows an attacker to read certain passwords in plain text.

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.0.0<=7.0.10
Fortinet FortiProxy=7.2.0
Fortinet FortiProxy=7.2.1
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.2.0<=7.2.4
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.2.0<=7.2.5
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.0.0<=7.0.15
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.4
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.2
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.0
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.2.0<=7.2.1
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.0.0<=7.0.7
Fortinet FortiProxy>=2.0.0<=2.0.12

Remediation

Information

Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.4.0 or above Please upgrade to FortiProxy version 7.2.2 or above

Event History

Jun 12, 2023
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
Jun 13, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:41 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:41 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Oct 25, 2024
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·11:55 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-26207?

CVE-2023-26207 is an insertion of sensitive information into log file vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 7.2.0 through 7.2.4 and FortiProxy 7.0.0 through 7.0.10.

2

How does CVE-2023-26207 affect Fortinet FortiOS?

CVE-2023-26207 allows an attacker to read certain passwords in plain text on Fortinet FortiOS 7.2.0 through 7.2.4.

3

How does CVE-2023-26207 affect Fortinet FortiProxy?

CVE-2023-26207 allows an attacker to read certain passwords in plain text on Fortinet FortiProxy 7.0.0 through 7.0.10.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2023-26207?

The severity of CVE-2023-26207 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2023-26207?

There is no fix available for CVE-2023-26207 at the moment. Please refer to the vendor's security advisory for updates.

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