Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU88233

#VU88233 Insufficiently protected credentials in FortiOS and FortiProxy - CVE-2023-41677

Published: April 9, 2024

Vulnerability identifier: #VU88233

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-41677

CWE-ID: CWE-522

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
FortiOS
FortiProxy

Software vendor:
Fortinet, Inc

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insufficiently protected credentials. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website through the SSL-VPN and obtain the administrator cookie.

Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

External links

https://www.fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-493