Vulnerability identifier: #VU94010

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-33509

CWE-ID: CWE-295

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Fortinet FortiWeb
Server applications / Remote management servers, RDP, SSH

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform MitM attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper certificate validation. A remote user can tamper with the communication channel between the device and different endpoints used to fetch data for Web Application Firewall (WAF).

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Fortinet FortiWeb: 7.2.0 - 7.2.1, 7.0.0 - 7.0.10, 6.4.0 - 6.4.3, 6.3.0 - 6.3.23

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External links
http://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-326

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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.