Configs Leaked.rar -

: Investigations suggest the data was likely stolen in late 2022 . The leak is believed to be the result of attackers exploiting a specific authentication bypass vulnerability, CVE-2022-40684 , which allowed administrative access to affected FortiOS, FortiProxy, and FortiSwitchManager products.

The file is linked to a significant cybersecurity incident involving the Belsen Group (or a group using that name) that surfaced around mid-January 2025.

So the data was probably stolen in the fall of 2022, but where and how did the unknown attackers obtain the sensitive information? heise online

: The .rar archive reportedly includes sensitive information such as: IP addresses and port details. Firewall configuration settings. Hashed or plain-text VPN passwords.

Unknown group releases Fortinet config files and VPN ... - Heise

The leak contains approximately and VPN credentials from Fortinet FortiGate firewalls . Key Details of the Leak

: Ensure your firmware is updated to versions that patch CVE-2022-40684 .