CVE-2015-1458: fortinet fortiauthenticator
CVSS: 6.9v2.0MediumModified
Published 03-02-2015Last modified 06-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2015-1458 is a medium (CVSS 6.9) vulnerability in fortinet fortiauthenticator. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 37.3% of scored vulnerabilities. 2 public exploits are recorded.
CVSS score
6.9/10
010
Medium · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
0.45%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits2reference
Timeline
- 03-02-2015PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator 3.0.0 allows local users to bypass intended restrictions and gain privileges by creating /tmp/privexec/dbgcore_enable_shell_access and executing the "shell" command.
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionMedium 6.9Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.45%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
37%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.45% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.45%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
2 foundExploit Reference (packetstormsecurity.com)
Maturity: unknown
Exploit Reference (security-assessment.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Fortinet1 product
- fortiauthenticator3.0.0
1 vendor · 1 product
References
4 links- packetstormsecurity.com/files/130156/Fortinet-FortiAuthenticator-XSS-Disclosure-Bypass.htmlX Refsource MISCExploit