#VU64939 Incorrect default permissions in FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer - CVE-2022-26118

Vulnerability identifier: #VU64939

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 7.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-26118

CWE-ID: CWE-276

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for files and folders that are set by the application. A local user with access to the system can escalate their privileges to root.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiManager: 6.0.0 - 6.0.11, 6.2.0 - 6.2.9, 6.4.0 - 6.4.7, 7.0.0 - 7.0.3

FortiAnalyzer: 6.0.0 - 6.0.11, 6.2.0 - 6.2.9, 6.4.0 - 6.4.7, 7.0.0 - 7.0.3

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External links
https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-056

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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