CVE-2017-17539 Hardcoded credentials in FortiWLC
Attackers can gain unauthorized read/write access via a remote shell due to a hardcoded account in Fortinet FortiWLC.
- 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-2017-17539?
CVE-2017-17539 is a critical vulnerability in Fortinet, Inc. FortiWLC, published on 7 May 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The presence of a hardcoded account in Fortinet FortiWLC 7.0.11 and earlier allows attackers to gain unauthorized read/write access via a remote shell.
Weakness: CWE-798
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-17539?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Fortinet Fortiwlc.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17539?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-17539 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-17539 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-17539 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Fortinet, Inc. FortiWLC
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fwcv-cv48-wpq2.