Fortios
CVE-2015-7361
CRITICAL
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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FortiOS 5.2.3, when configured to use High Availability (HA) and the dedicated management interface is enabled, does not require authentication for access to the ZebOS shell on the HA dedicated management interface, which allows remote attackers to obtain shell access via unspecified vectors.
AnalysisAI
FortiOS 5.2.3, when configured to use High Availability (HA) and the dedicated management interface is enabled, does not require authentication for access to the ZebOS shell on the HA dedicated. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. No vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. FortiOS 5.2.3, when configured to use High Availability (HA) and the dedicated management interface is enabled, does not require authentication for access to the ZebOS shell on the HA dedicated management interface, which allows remote attackers to obtain shell access via unspecified vectors. Affected products include: Fortinet Fortios.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.
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Same weakness CWE-287 – Improper Authentication
View allSame technique Authentication Bypass
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