#VU87375 Improper Authentication in FortiOS - CVE-2023-46717

 

#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
Software 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.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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