#VU64939 Incorrect default permissions in FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer - CVE-2022-26118
Published: July 5, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU64939
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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 access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
FortiManager
FortiAnalyzer
FortiManager
FortiAnalyzer
Software vendor:
Fortinet, Inc
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.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.