Improper Access Control in FortiOS Affects Remote Users
CVE-2022-38380

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Fortinet
Status
Fortinet FortiOS
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 November 2022

What is CVE-2022-38380?

An improper access control vulnerability exists in FortiOS versions 7.2.0 and 7.0.0 through 7.0.7, which could allow a remote authenticated user with read-only privileges to modify interface settings through the API. This flaw poses a security risk by enabling unauthorized alterations, potentially compromising the integrity of device configurations.

Affected Version(s)

Fortinet FortiOS FortiOS 7.2.0, 7.0.7, 7.0.6, 7.0.5, 7.0.4, 7.0.3, 7.0.2, 7.0.1, 7.0.0

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-174

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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