Improper Authorization Vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS and FortiProxy
CVE-2018-13382
Key Information:
- Vendor
- Fortinet
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 4 June 2019
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Summary
An improper authorization vulnerability exists in Fortinet FortiOS versions between 6.0.0 and 6.0.4, as well as earlier versions from 5.4.1 to 5.4.10 and 5.6.0 to 5.6.8. This vulnerability affects the SSL VPN web portal, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to modify user passwords through specially crafted HTTP requests. The exploitation of this flaw could lead to unauthorized access to user accounts, posing a significant risk to the security of the affected systems.
CISA Reported
CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed as being exploited and is known by the CISA as enabling ransomware campaigns.
The CISA's recommendation is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Version(s)
Fortinet FortiOS, FortiProxy FortiOS 6.0.0 to 6.0.4, 5.6.0 to 5.6.8, 5.4.1 to 5.4.10, FortiProxy 2.0.0, 1.2.0 to 1.2.8, 1.1.0 to 1.1.6, 1.0.0 to 1.0.7
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.
References
EPSS Score
48% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.
CVSS V3.1
Timeline
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Used in Ransomware
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CISA Reported
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Public PoC available
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Exploit known to exist
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved