How severe is CVE-2015-1456?

CVE-2015-1456 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-1456 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1456?

CVE-2015-1456 affects Fortinet Fortiauthenticator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1456?

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

When was CVE-2015-1456 published?

CVE-2015-1456 was published on 2015-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1456

CVE-2015-1456 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiauthenticator with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Fortinet Fortiauthenticator
Published: 2015-02-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Fortinet FortiAuthenticator 3.0.0 logs the PostgreSQL usernames and passwords in cleartext, which allows remote administrators to obtain sensitive information by reading the log at debug/startup/.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1456?: Fortinet FortiAuthenticator 3.0.0 logs the PostgreSQL usernames and passwords in cleartext, which allows remote administrators to obtain sensitive information by reading the log at debug/startup/.
How severe is CVE-2015-1456?: CVE-2015-1456 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-1456 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1456?: CVE-2015-1456 affects Fortinet Fortiauthenticator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1456?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-1456 published?: CVE-2015-1456 was published on 2015-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiauthenticator:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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