CVE Vulnerabilities

CVE-2017-14189

Weak Password Requirements

Published: Nov 29, 2017 | Modified: Oct 03, 2019
CVSS 3.x
9.8
CRITICAL
Source:
NVD
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS 2.x
10 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
RedHat/V2
RedHat/V3
Ubuntu

An improper access control vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWebManager 5.8.0 allows anyone that can access the admin webUI to successfully log-in regardless the provided password.

Weakness

The product does not require that users should have strong passwords, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts.

Affected Software

Name Vendor Start Version End Version
Fortiweb_manager Fortinet 5.8.0 (including) 5.8.0 (including)

Potential Mitigations

  • A product’s design should require adherance to an appropriate password policy. Specific password requirements depend strongly on contextual factors, but it is recommended to contain the following attributes:

  • Depending on the threat model, the password policy may include several additional attributes.

  • See NIST 800-63B [REF-1053] for further information on password requirements.

References