#VU73208 Improper access control in FortiProxy and FortiOS - CVE-2022-41329

Vulnerability identifier: #VU73208

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-41329

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FortiProxy
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
FortiOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and obtain sensitive logging information on the device.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiProxy: 7.0.0 - 7.0.8, 7.2.0 - 7.2.2

FortiOS: 6.2.3 - 6.2.13, 6.4.0 - 6.4.11, 7.0.0 - 7.0.9, 7.2.0 - 7.2.3

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External links
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-364

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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.