Fortinet FortiSwitch Hard-Coded Cryptographic Key Vulnerability Allowing Unauthorized Code Execution

Vulnerability

A vulnerability exists in Fortinet FortiSwitch versions 7.4.0, 7.2.0 through 7.2.5, 7.0.0 through 7.0.7, 6.4.0 through 6.4.13, 6.2.0 through 6.2.7, and 6.0.0 through 6.0.7. The issue arises from the use of a hard-coded cryptographic key, which allows attackers to execute unauthorized code or commands by sending crafted requests.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized code execution on the affected device.

Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
4.5
impact
7.5
exploitability
7.0
remediation
0.0
relevance
0.0
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
5.8

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