CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-1837

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Fortinet firewall running FortiOS 2.x contains a hardcoded username with the password set to the serial number, which allows local users with console access to gain privileges.

Risk Assessment

An attacker with console access can gain elevated privileges, potentially compromising the entire network security and leading to data breaches.

Recommendation

Immediately upgrade FortiOS to a version that removes this hardcoded account or change the default password for this user.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Fortinet firewall running FortiOS 2.x contains a hardcoded username with the password set to the serial number, which allows local users with console access to gain privileges.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS