Improper access control in FortiADC

1) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU94001

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

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.