Overview of the Vulnerability
Not long ago, a critical flaw was found in the critical management solution of FortiManager of Fortinet company. Many organizations succeed using this tool, but this discovery poses a visible risk of unauthorized access on an account and security threats.
Comparison Table of Affected and Non-Affected Versions
| Feature | Affected Versions | Non-Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Software Version | FortiManager 6.2.0 to 7.0.0 | FortiManager 7.0.1 and above |
| Vulnerability Type | Remote Code Execution (RCE) | No known vulnerabilities |
| Impact Level | High | Low |
| Recommended Action | Immediate patching required | No immediate action needed |
Economic Implications of the Vulnerability
The impact of calling attack on this hole cannot go unnoticed by businesses. Companies deploying the affected releases face a number of risks such as earning lower as well as higher financial risked exposure and/or the possibility of information loss. Then followed by the expenses of remediation, likely costs by the regulator and a very real chance of jeopardizing a company’s viability on financial terms.
Furthermore, it has been observed that such breaches of security lead to loss of trust by customers which in the end affects the income. The loss of such trust can damage the organisation itself and the potential for income in the long run and this is why these risk consideration need to be taken into the account by business entities.
Mitigating Risks and Providing some Solutions
At this juncture, given that this new flaw emerged, Fortinet has recommended that an upgrade be effected on the affected FortiManager versions. There are very high expectations from organizations that they adhere to the recommendations and duly elevate the versions.
It also helps to prevent such weaknesses to occur again within the same scope by keeping updated on a regular basis as far as security measures are concerned. It is also important that organisational preparation to combat security breaches is in place by training staff ensuring that they are able to spot and take appropriate action against threats.
Conclusion
Numerous weaknesses present in Fortinet’s FortiManager must be addressed without any delay. Taking steps to prevent, rather than react to, such threats reduces the prevention. Since it is sure that critical managerial systems in an increasingly digitalized world demand urgent security measures to maintain operational integrity.
