CVE-2017-17540 (GCVE-0-2017-17540)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5
Published
2018-05-07 14:00
Modified
2024-10-25 14:32
Severity ?
CWE
  • Execute unauthorized code or commands
Summary
The presence of a hardcoded account in Fortinet FortiWLC 8.3.3 allows attackers to gain unauthorized read/write access via a remote shell.
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Vendor Product Version
Fortinet, Inc. FortiWLC Version: 8.3.3
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