FortiOS

CVE-2019-5591: FortiOS Default Configuration

A Default Configuration vulnerability in FortiOS may allow an unauthenticated attacker on the same subnet to intercept sensitive information by impersonating the LDAP server.

Published

ExploitedYes, in CISA KEVAdded 3 Nov 2021
Ransomware useKnownPer CISA
SeverityMEDIUMCVSS 3.1 6.5
EPSS19%Chance of exploitation in 30 days
Public exploitNot tracked
FixNot yet

Automatic summary from the vendor's CVE record. We haven't written a full analysis of this vulnerability yet.

Affected and fixed versions

Product / branchFixed in
Fortinet FortiOS FortiOS 6.2See the advisory

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What it is

A Default Configuration vulnerability in FortiOS may allow an unauthenticated attacker on the same subnet to intercept sensitive information by impersonating the LDAP server.

Exploitation

CISA lists this CVE as exploited in the wild since 3 Nov 2021, including in ransomware campaigns.

Sources

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