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CVE-2023-37936: Use of hard-coded cryptographic key in FortiSwitch
A use of hard-coded cryptographic key in Fortinet FortiSwitch version 7.4.0 and 7.2.0 through 7.2.5 and 7.0.0 through 7.0.7 and 6.4.0 through 6.4.13 and 6.2.0 through 6.2.7 and 6.0.0 through 6.0.7 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted requests.
Published
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Affected and fixed versions
| Product / branch | Fixed in |
|---|---|
| FortiSwitch 7.4 | 7.4.1 or later |
| FortiSwitch 7.2.0 to 7.2.5 | 7.2.6 or later |
| FortiSwitch 7.0.0 to 7.0.7 | 7.0.8 or later |
| FortiSwitch 6.4.0 to 6.4.13 | 6.4.14 or later |
| FortiSwitch 6.2.0 to 6.2.7 | 6.2.8 or later |
| FortiSwitch 6.0.0 to 6.0.7 | Upgrade past 6.0.7; see the advisory |
Always confirm against the vendor advisory, which lists every fixed hotfix.
What it is
A use of hard-coded cryptographic key in Fortinet FortiSwitch version 7.4.0 and 7.2.0 through 7.2.5 and 7.0.0 through 7.0.7 and 6.4.0 through 6.4.13 and 6.2.0 through 6.2.7 and 6.0.0 through 6.0.7 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted requests.
Sources
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