#VU87375 Improper Authentication in FortiOS - CVE-2023-46717
Published: March 12, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU87375
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-46717
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
FortiOS
FortiOS
Software vendor:
Fortinet, Inc
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.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.