Improper access control in FortiADC

1) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU94001

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-50181

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions within the administrative interface. A remote user with red-only privileges can bypass implemented security restrictions and perform certain write operations.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiADC: 6.0.0 - 7.4.1

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:7.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiadc:7.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

http://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-469

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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