#VU97005 Improper Authorization in FortiSOAR

Vulnerability identifier: #VU97005

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-285

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FortiSOAR
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain unauthorized access to the system.

The vulnerability exist due to incorrect user validation within the change password endpoint. A remote user can perform a brute force attack on users and administrators password via crafted HTTP requests.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiSOAR: 7.0.0 - 7.0.3, 7.2.0 - 7.2.3, 7.3.0 - 7.3.2, 7.4.0 - 7.4.3

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External links
https://www.fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-048

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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.