SB20240910154 - MitM attack in Fortinet FortiClient SAML SSO feature



SB20240910154 - MitM attack in Fortinet FortiClient SAML SSO feature

Published: September 10, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB20240910154
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper certificate validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-45856)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform MitM attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of client-side certificates in SAML SSO feature. A remote attacker can perform MitM attack between the FortiClient and  both the service provider and the identity provider.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.