CVE-2019-6695

Name: CVE-2019-6695
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-08-23T21:15:12.193+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-6695 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Lack of root file system integrity checking in Fortinet FortiManager VM application images of 6.2.0, 6.0.6 and below may allow an attacker to implant third-party programs by recreating the image through specific methods.. EPSS estimates a 0.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Lack of root file system integrity checking in Fortinet FortiManager VM application images of 6.2.0, 6.0.6 and below may allow an attacker to implant third-party programs by recreating the image through specific methods.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.77%

50.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-345

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortimanager	<= 6.0.6
Fortinet	Fortimanager	6.2.0

References

https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-19-017Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-19-017Mitigation, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 23, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-6695?

How severe is CVE-2019-6695?

CVE-2019-6695 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6695?

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