#VU68903 Improper access control in FortiOS - CVE-2022-38380
Published: November 1, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU68903
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-38380
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
FortiOS
FortiOS
Software vendor:
Fortinet, Inc
Fortinet, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions within the API. A remote authenticated read-only user can bypass implemented security restrictions and modify the interface settings via the API.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.