SB2024112166 - MitM attack in FortiPortal 



SB2024112166 - MitM attack in FortiPortal

Published: November 21, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024112166
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-2024-40590)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform MitM attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper certificate validation when connecting to a FortiManager device, a FortiAnalyzer device, or an SMTP server. A remote attacker can intercept or tamper with the encrypted communication channel established between the FortiPortal and those endpoints.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.