CVE-2019-6693 — Fortinet FortiOS Use of Hard-Coded Credentials Vulnerability
2025-06-25 • CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
[event] 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 SOFTWARE
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Vendor | Fortinet |
| Product | FortiOS |
| CWE | CWE-798 |
| CVE ID | CVE-2019-6693 |
| Date Added | 2025-06-25 |
| Due Date | 2025-07-16 |
| Ransomware Campaign | Known — this vulnerability has been leveraged in ransomware campaigns |
> MITIGATION
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Due Date: 2025-07-16