Multiple vulnerabilities in FortiTester



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
CVE-ID CVE-2023-36642
CVE-2023-40715
CVE-2023-40717
CWE-ID CWE-78
CWE-312
CWE-798
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 FortiTester
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor Fortinet, Inc

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.

1) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU81223

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-36642

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in FortiGuard explicit proxy setting within the management interface of FortiTester. A remote privileged user can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiTester: 3.0.0 - 7.2.3

CPE2.3 External links

http://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-501


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

2) Cleartext storage of sensitive information

EUVDB-ID: #VU81222

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40715

CWE-ID: CWE-312 - Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to FortiTeste stores in clear text passwords of external servers configured in the device. A local user can gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiTester: 2.3.0 - 7.2.3

CPE2.3 External links

http://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-465


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

3) Use of hard-coded credentials

EUVDB-ID: #VU81220

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40717

CWE-ID: CWE-798 - Use of Hard-coded Credentials

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain full access to the database.

The vulnerability exists due to presence of hard-coded credentials in application code. A local user with shell access to the system can gain unauthorized access to the mongodb database.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiTester: 2.3.0 - 7.2.3

CPE2.3 External links

http://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-245


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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



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