Vulnerability identifier: #VU78114
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-613
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
FortiOS
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Fortinet, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient session expiration issue in FortiOS REST API, which results in a persistent websocket connection after deleting the API admin. A remote attacker can reuse the session of a deleted user and gain unauthorized access to the system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability requires knowledge of an API token.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
FortiOS: 7.0.0 - 7.0.12, 7.2.0 - 7.2.4
External links
http://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-028
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.