CVE-2020-12818
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.90%
Last modified
CVE-2020-12818 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An insufficient logging vulnerability in FortiGate before 6.4.1 may allow the traffic from an unauthenticated attacker to Fortinet owned IP addresses to go unnoticed.. EPSS estimates a 0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An insufficient logging vulnerability in FortiGate before 6.4.1 may allow the traffic from an unauthenticated attacker to Fortinet owned IP addresses to go unnoticed.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Fortios | < 6.4.1 |
References
- https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-20-033Vendor Advisory
- https://www.fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-20-033Vendor Advisory
- https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-20-033Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-12818?
An insufficient logging vulnerability in FortiGate before 6.4.1 may allow the traffic from an unauthenticated attacker to Fortinet owned IP addresses to go unnoticed.
How severe is CVE-2020-12818?
CVE-2020-12818 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12818?
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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