CVE-2016-7560 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 5 Oct 2016 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can read or write arbitrary files on Fortinet FortiWLC devices due to a hardcoded rsync account.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2016-7560?

CVE-2016-7560 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Oct 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The rsyncd server in Fortinet FortiWLC 6.1-2-29 and earlier, 7.0-9-1, 7.0-10-0, 8.0-5-0, 8.1-2-0, and 8.2-4-0 has a hardcoded rsync account, which allows remote attackers to read or write to arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-7560?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fortinet Fortiwlc.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7560?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-7560 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-7560 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-7560 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9rp6-892m-5v7j.