Unverified password change in FortiADC
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-27484 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-620 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
FortiADC Server applications / Other server solutions |
| Vendor | Fortinet, Inc |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Unverified Password Change
EUVDB-ID: #VU65982
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-27484
CWE-ID:
CWE-620 - Unverified Password Change
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to unverified password change in GUI interface. An attacker with access to victim's session can bypass the Old Password check in the password change form and set a new password without knowledge of the old password.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsFortiADC: 5.0.0 - 6.2.3
External linkshttp://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-055
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
