#VU87358 Authorization bypass through user-controlled key in FortiOS and FortiProxy - CVE-2024-23112

Vulnerability identifier: #VU87358

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23112

CWE-ID: CWE-639

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions within the SSL-VPN bookmarks feature. A remote user can manipulate the URL and gain unauthorized access to bookmarks of another user.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiOS: 6.4.0 - 6.4.14, 7.0.0 - 7.0.13, 7.2.0 - 7.2.6, 7.4.0 - 7.4.1

FortiProxy: 7.0.0 - 7.0.14, 7.2.0 - 7.2.8, 7.4.0 - 7.4.2

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External links
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-013

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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