Vulnerability identifier: #VU56395

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-24017

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FortiManager
Server applications / IDS/IPS systems, Firewalls and proxy servers

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in when processing authentication requests. A remote authenticated attacker can assign or un-assign a global policy package via a POST request to flatui/json module.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiManager: 6.4.0 - 6.4.3, 6.2.0 - 6.2.6

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External links
http://www.fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-20-189

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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