CVE-2016-7542

Name: CVE-2016-7542
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-30T14:59:00.197+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7542 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A read-only administrator on Fortinet devices with FortiOS 5.2.x before 5.2.10 GA and 5.4.x before 5.4.2 GA may have access to read-write administrators password hashes (not including super-admins) stored on the appliance via the webui REST API, and may therefore be able to crack them.. EPSS estimates a 1.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A read-only administrator on Fortinet devices with FortiOS 5.2.x before 5.2.10 GA and 5.4.x before 5.4.2 GA may have access to read-write administrators password hashes (not including super-admins) stored on the appliance via the webui REST API, and may therefore be able to crack them.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.54%

71.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortios	5.2.0
Fortinet	Fortios	5.2.1
Fortinet	Fortios	5.2.2
Fortinet	Fortios	5.2.3
Fortinet	Fortios	5.2.4
Fortinet	Fortios	5.2.5
Fortinet	Fortios	5.2.6
Fortinet	Fortios	5.2.7
Fortinet	Fortios	5.2.8
Fortinet	Fortios	5.2.9
Fortinet	Fortios	5.4.0
Fortinet	Fortios	5.4.1

References

http://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-16-050Not Applicable
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94690Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037394
http://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-16-050Not Applicable
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94690Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037394

Timeline

Published: Mar 30, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7542?

How severe is CVE-2016-7542?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7542 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7542?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST