CVE-2017-7731
CVE-2017-7731 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiportal with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-640.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-640
- Affected product: Fortinet Fortiportal
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A weak password recovery vulnerability in Fortinet FortiPortal versions 4.0.0 and below allows attacker to carry out information disclosure via the Forgotten Password feature.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-7731?
- A weak password recovery vulnerability in Fortinet FortiPortal versions 4.0.0 and below allows attacker to carry out information disclosure via the Forgotten Password feature.
- How severe is CVE-2017-7731?
- CVE-2017-7731 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2017-7731 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-7731?
- CVE-2017-7731 affects Fortinet Fortiportal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-7731?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2017-7731 published?
- CVE-2017-7731 was published on 2017-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiportal:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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