FortiSIEM 5.2.6 HCK allows SSH to tunneluser
CVE-2019-17659 Published on March 17, 2025
A use of hard-coded cryptographic key vulnerability in FortiSIEM version 5.2.6 may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to obtain SSH access to the supervisor as the restricted user "tunneluser" by leveraging knowledge of the private key from another installation or a firmware image.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2019-17659 can be exploited with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity, and a small impact on availability.
Weakness Type
Use of Hard-coded Credentials
The software contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data.
Products Associated with CVE-2019-17659
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Affected Versions
Fortinet FortiSIEM Version 5.2.6 is affected by CVE-2019-17659Exploit Probability
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