Vulnerability identifier: #VU69938

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-30305

CWE-ID: CWE-778

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a brute-force attack.

The vulnerability exists due to an error within the logging system implementation. A remote non-authenticated attacker can repeatedly enter incorrect credentials without causing a log entry, and with no limit on the number of failed authentication attempts.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiSandbox: 3.1.0 - 4.0.2

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External links
http://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-170

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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.