CVE-2019-6695 Security feature bypass in Fortinet FortiManager

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass root file system integrity checks to implant third-party programs in FortiManager VM images, leading to unauthorized code execution.

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-2019-6695?

CVE-2019-6695 is a critical vulnerability in Fortinet Fortimanager, published on 23 Aug 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Lack of root file system integrity checking in Fortinet FortiManager VM application images of 6.2.0, 6.0.6 and below may allow an attacker to implant third-party programs by recreating the image through specific methods.

Weakness: CWE-345

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-6695?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fortinet Fortimanager.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6695?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-6695 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2019-6695 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-6695 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Fortinet Fortimanager vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fqfh-95gw-rh8x.

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