CVE-2018-1360
8.1 · HIGHOverview
CVE-2018-1360 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting fortinet fortimanager. It was published on April 25, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical Description
A cleartext transmission of sensitive information vulnerability in Fortinet FortiManager 5.2.0 through 5.2.7, 5.4.0 and 5.4.1 may allow an unauthenticated attacker in a man in the middle position to retrieve the admin password via intercepting REST API JSON responses.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from fortinet. Update fortimanager to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| fortinet | fortimanager | 5.2.0 | Affected |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-1360?
CVE-2018-1360 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting fortinet fortimanager. It was published on April 25, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2018-1360?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-1360?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from fortinet. Update fortimanager to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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