CVE-2017-14184

Name: CVE-2017-14184
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-15T21:29:00.243+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-14184 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An Information Disclosure vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClient for Windows 5.6.0 and below versions, FortiClient for Mac OSX 5.6.0 and below versions and FortiClient SSLVPN Client for Linux 4.4.2334 and below versions allows regular users to see each other's VPN authentication credentials due to improperly secured storage locations.. EPSS estimates a 2.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An Information Disclosure vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClient for Windows 5.6.0 and below versions, FortiClient for Mac OSX 5.6.0 and below versions and FortiClient SSLVPN Client for Linux 4.4.2334 and below versions allows regular users to see each other's VPN authentication credentials due to improperly secured storage locations.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.08%

79.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Forticlient	< 5.6.0
Fortinet	Forticlient Sslvpn Client	< 4.4.2334

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102123Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-17-214Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102123Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-17-214Mitigation, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 15, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-14184?

How severe is CVE-2017-14184?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-14184 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14184?

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