How severe is CVE-2015-1453?

CVE-2015-1453 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-1453 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1453?

CVE-2015-1453 affects Fortinet Forticlient. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1453?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2015-1453 published?

CVE-2015-1453 was published on 2015-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1453

CVE-2015-1453 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Forticlient with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-310.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Fortinet Forticlient
Published: 2015-02-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The qm class in Fortinet FortiClient 5.2.3.091 for Android uses a hardcoded encryption key of FoRtInEt!AnDrOiD, which makes it easier for attackers to obtain passwords and possibly other sensitive data by leveraging the key to decrypt data in the Shared Preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1453?: The qm class in Fortinet FortiClient 5.2.3.091 for Android uses a hardcoded encryption key of FoRtInEt!AnDrOiD, which makes it easier for attackers to obtain passwords and possibly other sensitive data by leveraging the key to decrypt data in the Shared Preferences.
How severe is CVE-2015-1453?: CVE-2015-1453 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-1453 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1453?: CVE-2015-1453 affects Fortinet Forticlient. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1453?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-1453 published?: CVE-2015-1453 was published on 2015-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlient:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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