Session Fixation Vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS Could Lead to Unauthorized Code Execution
CVE-2023-50176

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Fortinet
Status
FortiOS
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 November 2024

Summary

A session fixation vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS versions from 7.4.0 to 7.4.3, 7.2.0 to 7.2.7, and 7.0.0 to 7.0.13 enables attackers to execute unauthorized code or commands. By exploiting a phishing SAML authentication link, an attacker could manipulate the session of a legitimate user, allowing malicious actions without their consent. Organizations using the affected FortiOS versions should take immediate action to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability to protect against potential breaches.

Affected Version(s)

FortiOS 7.4.0 <= 7.4.3

FortiOS 7.2.0 <= 7.2.7

FortiOS 7.0.0 <= 7.0.13

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-475

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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