#VU87526 Improper access control in FortiManager - CVE-2023-36554

Vulnerability identifier: #VU87526

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-36554

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FortiManager
Server applications / IDS/IPS systems, Firewalls and proxy servers

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 in FortiWLM MEA within the backup and restore features. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiManager: 6.2.0 - 6.2.12, 6.4.0 - 6.4.13, 7.0.0 - 7.0.10, 7.2.0 - 7.2.3, 7.4.0

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External links
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-103

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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.