Vulnerability identifier: #VU34753

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-17653

CWE-ID: CWE-352

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FortiSIEM
Server applications / DLP, anti-spam, sniffers

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site request forgery attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of the HTTP request origin. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted web page and perform arbitrary actions on behalf of the victim on the vulnerable website.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiSIEM: 5.2.5

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External links
http://fortiguard.com/psirt/%20FG-IR-19-240
http://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-19-240

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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