Vulnerability identifier: #VU94013

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-50178

CWE-ID: CWE-295

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FortiADC
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform MitM attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper certificate validation. A remote attacker can perform a Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack on the communication channel between the device and various remote servers such as private SDN connectors and FortiToken Cloud.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiADC: 7.4.0, 7.2.0 - 7.2.3, 7.1.0 - 7.1.4, 7.0.0 - 7.0.5, 6.2.0 - 6.2.6, 6.1.0 - 6.1.6, 6.0.0 - 6.0.4

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External links
http://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-298

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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.