CVE-2019-6693 - Fortinet FortiOS Use of Hard-Coded Credentials Vulnerability
Project:Fortinet
Product:FortiOS
Date Added:2025-06-25Due Date:2025-07-16
Vulnerability Name
Fortinet FortiOS Use of Hard-Coded Credentials Vulnerability
Description
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.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?
Unknown
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.
Additional Notes
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-19-007
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-6693
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