CVE-2005-1837 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Hardcoded credentials allow local users with console access to gain privileges on Fortinet firewalls.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-1837?
CVE-2005-1837 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Jun 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Fortinet firewall running FortiOS 2.x contains a hardcoded username with the password set to the serial number, which allows local users with console access to gain privileges.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1837?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Fortinet Fortinet Firewall.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1837?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-1837 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2005-1837 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-1837 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wmfc-p7gm-96x5.