#VU72366 Improper access control in FortiNAC - CVE-2022-38375

Vulnerability identifier: #VU72366

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-38375

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP POST request to the FortiNAC instance and execute certain administrative actions.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise the affected system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiNAC: 9.2.0 - 9.4.1

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External links
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-329

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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