#VU84528 Improper Authorization in FortiADC - CVE-2023-41673

Vulnerability identifier: #VU84528

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-41673

CWE-ID: CWE-285

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FortiADC
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization. A remote read-only administrator can read or backup the full system configuration via HTTP or HTTPS requests.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiADC: 6.0.0 - 6.0.4, 6.1.0 - 6.1.6, 6.2.0 - 6.2.6, 7.0.0 - 7.0.5, 7.1.0 - 7.1.4, 7.2.0 - 7.2.2, 7.4.0

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External links
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-270

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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.