CVE-2017-14185: Fortinet, Inc. FortiOS vulnerability

CVE-2017-14185: An Information Disclosure vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 5.6.0 to 5.6.2, 5.4.0 to 5.4.8 and 5.2 all vers...

An Information Disclosure vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 5.6.0 to 5.6.2, 5.4.0 to 5.4.8 and 5.2 all versions allows SSL VPN web portal users to access internal FortiOS configuration information (eg:addresses) via specifically crafted URLs inside the SSL-VPN web portal.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedOct 25, 2024, 14:31 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

Fortinet FortiOS SSL VPN portals in the listed 5.6, 5.4, and 5.2 releases could expose internal configuration information to portal users through crafted URLs. This is not described as remote unauthenticated takeover, but leaked network objects can help attackers map internal environments. Organizations running FortiOS 5.6.0-5.6.2, 5.4.0-5.4.8, or any 5.2 release with SSL VPN web portal enabled are the likely exposure group. Treat this as a remediation priority for legacy FortiOS SSL VPN deployments. The main business risk is exposure of internal network configuration that could support later intrusion planning. Mitigation focus: Check Fortinet advisory FG-IR-17-231 for fixed versions and upgrade guidance.; Prioritize replacement of affected FortiOS 5.2, 5.4, and 5.6 builds.; Restrict SSL VPN portal access to authorized, monitored users..

Prepared: Jun 7, 2026, 13:21 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 25, 2018, 16:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-17-231CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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Fortinet, Inc.FortiOS5.6.0 to 5.6.2, 5.4.0 to 5.4.8, 5.2 all versionsListed

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