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CVE-2019-6693

CISA KEV

Published June 25, 2025 · Updated April 3, 2026

high
Official Description+

Fortinet FortiOS contains a use of hard-coded credentials vulnerability that could allow an attacker to cipher sensitive data in FortiOS configuration backup file via knowledge of the hard-coded key.

Affected Products

VendorProduct
FortinetFortiOS

Patch Status

Patch by 2025-07-16

Recommended Actions

  1. Check if your systems use any of the affected products listed above.
  2. Apply vendor patches immediately if available.
  3. This vulnerability is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — prioritize remediation.
  4. Monitor vendor advisories for updates and additional mitigations.
  5. Review logs for indicators of compromise related to CVE-2019-6693.