FortiNAC-F 7.2.0 & prior: Local Auth Can Retrieve User Passwords (CWE-522)
CVE-2022-45859 Published on May 3, 2023
An insufficiently protected credentials vulnerability [CWE-522] in FortiNAC-F 7.2.0, FortiNAC 9.4.1 and below, 9.2.6 and below, 9.1.8 and below, 8.8.0 all versions, 8.7.0 all versions may allow a local attacker with system access to retrieve users' passwords.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2022-45859 can be exploited with local system access, and requires user privileges. 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 a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
Insufficiently Protected Credentials
The product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval.
Products Associated with CVE-2022-45859
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Affected Versions
Fortinet FortiNAC:- Version 9.4.0, <= 9.4.1 is affected.
- Version 9.2.0, <= 9.2.6 is affected.
- Version 9.1.0, <= 9.1.8 is affected.
- Version 8.8.0, <= 8.8.11 is affected.
- Version 8.7.0, <= 8.7.6 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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