Chinese threat actor BrazenBamboo has been exploiting a vulnerability in Fortinet's Windows VPN client to steal user login credentials and VPN server information.
The flaw allows DeepData malware to find and decrypt JSON objects in the client's process memory, enabling the theft of sensitive information.
Fortinet was informed of the vulnerability in July 2024 but has not yet addressed it or assigned a CVE number for it.
Users are advised to restrict VPN access and remain vigilant for unusual login activity until a patch becomes available.