#VU102596 Operation on a Resource after Expiration or Release in FortiManager - CVE-2024-47571

Vulnerability identifier: #VU102596

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-47571

CWE-ID: CWE-672

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FortiManager
Server applications / IDS/IPS systems, Firewalls and proxy servers

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain unauthorized access to the system.

The vulnerability exist due to incorrect handling of removed accounts. A remote administrative user who was deleted through FortiManager can still be able to login to the FortiGate via valid credentials.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiManager: 6.4.0 - 6.4.12, 7.0.0 - 7.0.8, 7.2.0 - 7.2.3, 7.4.0

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External links
https://www.fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-239

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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.