CVE-2022-29060 Hardcoded credentials in Fortinet FortiDDoS

High 8.1 Published Updated

An attacker can sign JWT tokens for any device by retrieving a hard-coded cryptographic key, bypassing authentication in FortiDDoS.

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-2022-29060?

CVE-2022-29060 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet FortiDDoS, published on 18 Jul 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A use of hard-coded cryptographic key vulnerability [CWE-321] in FortiDDoS API 5.5.0 through 5.5.1, 5.4.0 through 5.4.2, 5.3.0 through 5.3.1, 5.2.0, 5.1.0 may allow an attacker who managed to retrieve the key from one device to sign JWT tokens for any device.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-29060?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fortinet Fortiddos.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29060?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-29060 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-29060 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-29060 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vgx6-62w9-6xwh.

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