FG-IR-24-094: Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key to encrypt sensitive data

Published Feb 11, 2025
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Updated

A use of hard-coded cryptographic key to encrypt sensitive data vulnerability [CWE-321] in FortiManager may allow an attacker with JSON API access permissions to decrypt some secrets even if the 'private-data-encryption' setting is enabled.

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.6.0<=7.6.1
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.4.0<=7.4.5
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.2.0<=7.2.9
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.0
Fortinet FortiManager>=6.4
Fortinet FortiManager Cloud>=7.4.1<=7.4.5
Fortinet FortiManager Cloud>=7.2.1<=7.2.8
Fortinet FortiManager Cloud>=7.0
Fortinet FortiManager Cloud>=6.4

Event History

Feb 11, 2025
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of FG-IR-24-094?

FG-IR-24-094 is a critical vulnerability due to its potential to expose encrypted sensitive data.

2

How do I fix FG-IR-24-094?

To mitigate FG-IR-24-094, upgrade FortiManager to version 7.6.2 or later, or to versions 7.4.6, 7.2.10, or applicable updates as recommended.

3

Which versions of FortiManager are affected by FG-IR-24-094?

FortiManager versions between 7.6.0 and 7.6.1, 7.4.0 and 7.4.5, and 7.2.0 and 7.2.9 are impacted by FG-IR-24-094.

4

Can FG-IR-24-094 affect FortiManager Cloud services?

Yes, FortiManager Cloud versions between 7.4.1 and 7.4.5, as well as 7.2.1 and 7.2.8, are subject to FG-IR-24-094.

5

What kind of access is needed to exploit FG-IR-24-094?

Exploitation of FG-IR-24-094 requires JSON API access permissions, allowing an attacker to potentially decrypt sensitive data.

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