CVE-2017-7738: Fortinet, Inc. FortiOS vulnerability

CVE-2017-7738: An Information Disclosure vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 5.6.0 to 5.6.2, 5.4.0 to 5.4.5, 5.2 and below v...

An Information Disclosure vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 5.6.0 to 5.6.2, 5.4.0 to 5.4.5, 5.2 and below versions allow an admin user with super_admin privileges to view the current SSL VPN web portal session info which may contains user credentials through the fnsysctl CLI command.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedOct 25, 2024, 14:33 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-7738 affects Fortinet FortiOS versions listed in the CVE. A super_admin could view SSL VPN web portal session information that may contain user credentials. This is mainly an insider or already-compromised administrator risk, but exposed VPN credentials can create broader business impact. Exposure is limited to organizations running the affected FortiOS versions with SSL VPN web portal sessions. The attacker must already have super_admin privileges, so external unauthenticated exposure is not supported by the provided sources. Treat as a medium-priority Fortinet hygiene issue unless privileged compromise is suspected. If super_admin access may be exposed or misused, prioritize review because VPN credentials could expand attacker access. Mitigation focus: Identify FortiOS appliances running affected versions.; Review Fortinet advisory FG-IR-17-172 for vendor-approved fixes.; Upgrade or remediate according to Fortinet guidance..

Prepared: Jun 12, 2026, 19:33 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 13, 2017, 22:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-17-172CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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Fortinet, Inc.FortiOS5.6.0 to 5.6.2, 5.4.0 to 5.4.5, 5.2 and belowListed

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