Vulnerability identifier: #VU65982

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FortiADC
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

The 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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiADC: 6.2.0 - 6.2.3, 6.1.0 - 6.1.6, 6.0.0 - 6.0.4, 5.4.0 - 5.4.5, 5.2.0 - 5.2.8, 5.3.0 - 5.3.7, 5.1.0 - 5.1.7, 5.0.0 - 5.0.4

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External links
http://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-055

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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.