CVE-2023-42787: Unprivileged user can access web console and run some unauthorized commands

Q: What is the vulnerability ID for this Fortinet vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Fortinet vulnerability is CVE-2023-42787.

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2023-42787?

The severity of CVE-2023-42787 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

Q: How can a remote attacker exploit this vulnerability?

A remote attacker with low privileges can exploit this vulnerability by accessing a privileged web console via client-side code execution.

Q: Is there a patch or fix available for this vulnerability?

Yes, patches are available to fix this vulnerability. Please refer to the vendor's website for more information.

Published Oct 10, 2023

Updated

A client-side enforcement of server-side security [CWE-602] vulnerability in FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer may allow a remote attacker with low privileges to access a privileged web console via client side code execution.

Other sources

A client-side enforcement of server-side security [CWE-602] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiManager version 7.4.0 and before 7.2.3 and FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.0 and before 7.2.3 may allow a remote attacker with low privileges to access a privileged web console via client side code execution.

Affected Software

17 affected componentsFixes available

Fortinet FortiAnalyzer-BigData>=7.2.0<=7.2.5

Fortinet FortiAnalyzer-BigData>=7.0

Fortinet FortiManager=.

Fortinet FortiManager>=7.2.0<=7.2.3

Fortinet FortiManager>=7.0.0<=7.0.9

Fortinet FortiManager>=6.4

Fortinet FortiManager>=6.2

Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=6.2.0<=6.2.12

Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=6.4.0<=6.4.13

Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.0.0<=7.0.9

Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.2.0<=7.2.3

Fortinet FortiAnalyzer=7.4.0

Fortinet FortiManager>=6.2.0<=6.2.12

Fortinet FortiManager>=6.4.0<=6.4.13

Fortinet FortiManager>=7.0.0<=7.0.9

Fortinet FortiManager>=7.2.0<=7.2.3

Fortinet FortiManager=7.4.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

Upgrade
Upgrade FortiManager to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 7.0.10
Upgrade
Upgrade FortiManager to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 7.2.4
Upgrade
Upgrade FortiManager to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 7.4.1
Upgrade
Upgrade FortiAnalyzer to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 7.0.10
Upgrade
Upgrade FortiAnalyzer to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 7.2.4
Upgrade
Upgrade FortiAnalyzer to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 7.4.1
Upgrade
Upgrade FortiAnalyzer Cloud to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 7.0.10
Upgrade
Upgrade FortiAnalyzer-BigData to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 7.2.6
Upgrade
Upgrade FortiAnalyzer-BigData to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 7.4.0

Event History

Oct 10, 2023

Advisory Published

via FortiGuard·12:00 AM

CVE Published

via MITRE·04:48 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·04:48 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·05:15 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Oct 25, 2024

Advisory Published

via FortiGuard·12:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this Fortinet vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Fortinet vulnerability is CVE-2023-42787.

Which software versions are affected by this vulnerability?

Fortinet FortiManager version 7.4.0 and before 7.2.3 and FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.0 and before 7.2.3 are affected by this vulnerability.

What is the severity of CVE-2023-42787?