CVE-2023-41841: Improper authorization via prof-admin profile

Published Oct 10, 2023
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Updated

An improper authorization vulnerability [CWE-285] in FortiOS's WEB UI component may allow an authenticated attacker belonging to the prof-admin profile to perform elevated actions.

Other sources

An improper authorization vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 7.0.0 - 7.0.11 and 7.2.0 - 7.2.4 allows an attacker belonging to the prof-admin profile to perform elevated actions.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.2.0<=7.2.4
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.0.0<=7.0.11
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.0.0<=7.0.11
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.2.0<=7.2.4

Remediation

Information

Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.4.0 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.2.5 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.0.12 or above

Event History

Oct 10, 2023
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:49 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Oct 25, 2024
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·11:28 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-41841?

CVE-2023-41841 is an improper authorization vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 7.0.0 - 7.0.11 and 7.2.0 - 7.2.4 that allows an attacker belonging to the prof-admin profile to perform elevated actions.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-41841?

CVE-2023-41841 has a severity rating of 8.1, which is considered high.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-41841?

CVE-2023-41841 affects Fortinet FortiOS versions 7.0.0 - 7.0.11 and 7.2.0 - 7.2.4.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-41841?

An attacker belonging to the prof-admin profile can exploit CVE-2023-41841 to perform elevated actions.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-41841?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-41841 on the FortiGuard website: [https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-318](https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-318)

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