Vulnerability identifier: #VU87375

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-46717

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FortiOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an improper authentication in FortiOS when configured with FortiAuthenticator in HA. A remote user with at least read-only permission can gain read-write access via successive login attempts.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiOS: 7.4.0 - 7.4.1, 7.2.0 - 7.2.6, 7.0.0 - 7.0.12

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External links
http://www.fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-424

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.