Description
Use of a hard-coded cryptographic key to cipher sensitive data in FortiOS configuration backup file may allow an attacker with access to the backup file to decipher the sensitive data, via knowledge of the hard-coded key. The aforementioned sensitive data includes users' passwords (except the administrator's password), private keys' passphrases and High Availability password (when set).
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
Date added 2025-06-25 | Due date 2025-07-16
Known Ransomware Campaign(s)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Problem types
Information disclosure
Product status
6.0.5 and below
6.2.0
References
fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-19-007
www.cisa.gov/...nerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-6693
fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-19-007