#VU56381 Improper access control in FortiOS


Published: 2021-09-07

Vulnerability identifier: #VU56381

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-32600

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FortiOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A local authenticated user assigned to a specific VDOM can retrieve other VDOMs information such as the admin account list and the network interface list. 

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiOS: 7.0.0, 6.2.0 - 6.2.9, 6.0.0 - 6.0.13, 6.4.0 - 6.4.6, 5.6.0 - 5.6.13


External links
http://www.fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-20-243


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.


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