CVE-2019-6693 — Fortinet FortiOS Use of Hard-Coded Credentials Vulnerability
Severity: Critical · Kind: Vulnerability
What it is
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From the source
Fortinet FortiOS. Fortinet FortiOS contains a use of hard-coded credentials vulnerability that could allow an attacker to cipher sensitive data in FortiOS configuration backup file via knowledge of the hard-coded key. Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Vulnerability facts
- CVE
- CVE-2019-6693
- On CISA KEV since
- 2025-06-25
- Ransomware use
- Known
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