Missing authorization in FortiADC

1) Improper Authorization

EUVDB-ID: #VU84528

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-41673

CWE-ID: CWE-285 - Improper Authorization

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization. A remote read-only administrator can read or backup the full system configuration via HTTP or HTTPS requests.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiADC: 6.0.0 - 7.4.0

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiadc:6.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiadc:6.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiadc:6.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiadc:7.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiadc:7.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiadc:7.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiadc:7.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-270

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.