Summary
generated automatically from NVD dataFortinet FortiOS on FortiGate devices, in versions before 4.3.16 and in 5.x before 5.0.8, has a flaw in its FortiManager protocol service: it does not block the use of anonymous ciphersuites. A man-in-the-middle attacker could exploit this to modify the client-server data stream, which could expose sensitive information or disrupt communications. The issue is classified under CWE-310 and has a CVSS v2.0 score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).
NVD description
The FortiManager protocol service in Fortinet FortiOS before 4.3.16 and 5.x before 5.0.8 on FortiGate devices does not prevent use of anonymous ciphersuites, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to obtain sensitive information or interfere with communications by modifying the client-server data stream.
EPSS · FIRST.org
0.59%probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Higher than 47% of scored CVEs
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) estimates, from observed exploitation activity, how likely a CVE is to be exploited in the next 30 days. It complements CVSS, which measures severity, not likelihood. Score of 2026-10-19, recomputed daily by FIRST.org.
CVSS v2.0 Score
Information
- Published
- 10 sept. 2014
- Updated
- 17 juin 2026
- Status
- Modified
- Source
- cret@cert.org
Affected products
Weaknesses (CWE)
References (8)
- http://www.fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-14-006/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/730964Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-14-006/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/730964Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
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