CVE-2016-8491
Vulnerability from cvelistv5
Published
2017-02-01 17:00
Modified
2024-10-25 14:41
Severity ?
EPSS score ?
Summary
The presence of a hardcoded account named 'core' in Fortinet FortiWLC allows attackers to gain unauthorized read/write access via a remote shell.
References
| ▼ | URL | Tags | |
|---|---|---|---|
| psirt@fortinet.com | http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94186 | Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry | |
| psirt@fortinet.com | https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-16-065 | Vendor Advisory | |
| af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94186 | Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry | |
| af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-16-065 | Vendor Advisory |
Impacted products
| ▼ | Vendor | Product |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Fortinet FortiWLC |
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