CVE-2016-8491

9.1 CRITICAL
Published: February 01, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

The presence of a hardcoded account named 'core' in Fortinet FortiWLC allows attackers to gain unauthorized read/write access via a remote shell.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94186
Source: psirt@fortinet.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-16-065
Source: psirt@fortinet.com
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94186
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-16-065
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.1 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.5%
71th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-798

Affected Vendors

fortinet

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