Vulnerability identifier: #VU84435

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-47536

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FortiOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
FortiProxy
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote attacker can bypass the firewall deny geolocalisation policy during GeoIP database update.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiOS: 7.2.0, 6.4.0 - 6.4.14

FortiProxy: 7.2.0 - 7.2.3, 7.0.0 - 7.0.9, 2.0.0 - 2.0.12

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External links
http://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-432

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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.