#VU81971 Improper Authorization in FortiOS - CVE-2023-41841

Vulnerability identifier: #VU81971

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-41841

CWE-ID: CWE-285

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 escalate privileges on the device.

The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization within the Web UI component. A remote authenticated user with the prof-admin profile can perform elevated actions on the device.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiOS: 7.0.0 - 7.0.11, 7.2.0 - 7.2.4

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External links
https://www.fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-318

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Q & A

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.