Improper Authentication Vulnerability in FortiOS Could Allow Read-Write Access via Successive Login Attempts

CVE-2023-46717
6.7MEDIUM

Key Information

Vendor
Fortinet
Status
FortiOS
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 March 2024

Summary

An improper authentication vulnerability [CWE-287] in FortiOS versions 7.4.1 and below, versions 7.2.6 and below, and versions 7.0.12 and below when configured with FortiAuthenticator in HA may allow a readonly user to gain read-write access via successive login attempts.

Affected Version(s)

FortiOS <= 7.4.1

FortiOS <= 7.2.6

FortiOS <= 7.0.12

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Risk change from: 8.8 to: 6.7 - (MEDIUM)

  • Vulnerability published.

  • Vulnerability Reserved.

Collectors

NVD DatabaseMitre Database
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