Servers and applications
CVE-2015-1571
The CAPWAP DTLS protocol implementation in Fortinet FortiOS 5.0 Patch 7 build 4457 uses the same certificate and private key across different customers' installations, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers by leveraging the Fortinet_Factory certificate and private key. NOTE: FG-IR-15-002 says "The Fortinet_Factory certificate is unique to each device ... An…
- Severity
- Medium 4.3
- Published
- 10 Feb 2015
- Last changed
- 17 Jun 2026
- Added to UpHeron
- 1 Nov 2026
- Exploit chance
- 0.9% in the next 30 daysHigher than 59% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 12 Nov 2026
- Weakness
- CWE-310
- Attack
- Over the network · No login needed
- Attacker can
- Change some data
- CVSS vector
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N- Sources
- NVD
Description
The CAPWAP DTLS protocol implementation in Fortinet FortiOS 5.0 Patch 7 build 4457 uses the same certificate and private key across different customers' installations, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers by leveraging the Fortinet_Factory certificate and private key. NOTE: FG-IR-15-002 says "The Fortinet_Factory certificate is unique to each device ... An attacker cannot therefore stage a MitM attack.
Affected software
| Software | Affected versions |
|---|---|
Fortinet FortiOSServers and applications · cpe:o:fortinet:fortios |
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