Privilege escalation in FortiOS



Published: 2023-10-12
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-41841
CWE-ID CWE-285
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		FortiOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Fortinet, Inc

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Improper Authorization

EUVDB-ID: #VU81971

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-41841

CWE-ID: CWE-285 - Improper Authorization

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges on the device.

The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization within the Web UI component. A remote authenticated user with the prof-admin profile can perform elevated actions on the device.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiOS: 7.0.0 - 7.2.4

External links

http://www.fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-318


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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