CVE-2023-41679: Improper inter ADOM access control

Published Oct 10, 2023
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Updated

An improper access control vulnerability [CWE-284] in FortiManager management interface 7.2.0 through 7.2.2, 7.0.0 through 7.0.7, 6.4.0 through 6.4.11, 6.2 all versions, 6.0 all versions may allow a remote and authenticated attacker with at least "device management" permission on his profile and belonging to a specific ADOM to add and delete CLI script on other ADOMs

Other sources

An improper access control vulnerability [CWE-284] in FortiManager management interface may allow a remote and authenticated attacker with at least "device management" permission on his profile and belonging to a specific ADOM to add and delete CLI script on other ADOMs

FortiGuard

Affected Software

7 affected components
Fortinet FortiManager>=6.0.0<=6.0.12
Fortinet FortiManager>=6.2.0<=6.2.12
Fortinet FortiManager>=6.4.0<=6.4.11
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.0.0<=7.0.7
Fortinet FortiManager=7.2.0
Fortinet FortiManager=7.2.1
Fortinet FortiManager=7.2.2

Remediation

Information

Please upgrade to FortiManager version 7.4.0 or above Please upgrade to FortiManager version 7.2.3 or above Please upgrade to FortiManager version 7.0.8 or above Please upgrade to FortiManager version 6.4.12 or above

Event History

Oct 10, 2023
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:51 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:51 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Oct 25, 2024
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-41679?

CVE-2023-41679 is an improper access control vulnerability in FortiManager management interface.

2

How does CVE-2023-41679 impact FortiManager?

CVE-2023-41679 may allow a remote and authenticated attacker with at least 'device management' permission to bypass access controls.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-41679?

CVE-2023-41679 has a severity rating of 9.6 (Critical).

4

Which versions of FortiManager are affected by CVE-2023-41679?

FortiManager versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.2, 7.0.0 through 7.0.7, 6.4.0 through 6.4.11, 6.2, and 6.0.0 through 6.0.12 are affected by CVE-2023-41679.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-41679?

Apply the necessary patches or updates provided by Fortinet to fix CVE-2023-41679.

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