CVE-2017-7738

Name: CVE-2017-7738
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-13T22:29:00.283+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-7738 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An Information Disclosure vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 5.6.0 to 5.6.2, 5.4.0 to 5.4.5, 5.2 and below versions allow an admin user with super_admin privileges to view the current SSL VPN web portal session info which may contains user credentials through the fnsysctl CLI command.. EPSS estimates a 1.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An Information Disclosure vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 5.6.0 to 5.6.2, 5.4.0 to 5.4.5, 5.2 and below versions allow an admin user with super_admin privileges to view the current SSL VPN web portal session info which may contains user credentials through the fnsysctl CLI command.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.19%

64.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortios	<= 5.2
Fortinet	Fortios	>= 5.4.0, <= 5.4.5
Fortinet	Fortios	>= 5.6.0, <= 5.6.2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102151Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-17-172Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102151Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-17-172Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 13, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-7738?

How severe is CVE-2017-7738?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7738 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7738?

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