CVE-2023-44249: Authorization bypass via key value controlled by user

Published Oct 10, 2023
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Updated

An authorization bypass through user-controlled key [CWE-639] vulnerability in FortiManager & FortiAnalyzer may allow a remote attacker with low privileges to read sensitive information via crafted HTTP requests.

Other sources

An authorization bypass through user-controlled key [CWE-639] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiManager version 7.4.0 and before 7.2.3 and FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.0 and before 7.2.3 allows a remote attacker with low privileges to read sensitive information via crafted HTTP requests.

Affected Software

19 affected componentsFixes available
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer-BigData=.
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer-BigData>=7.2.0<=7.2.5
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
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.2.0<7.2.4
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.2.0<7.2.4

Remediation

Information

Please upgrade to FortiManager version 7.4.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiManager version 7.2.4 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.2.4 or above

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
Jan 15, 2025
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·09:26 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-44249.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-44249?

The severity of CVE-2023-44249 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-44249?

Fortinet FortiManager versions 7.4.0 and before 7.2.3, and FortiAnalyzer versions 7.4.0 and before 7.2.3 are affected by CVE-2023-44249.

4

How does CVE-2023-44249 work?

CVE-2023-44249 is an authorization bypass vulnerability that allows a remote attacker with low privileges to read sensitive information through crafted HTTP requests.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-44249?

Yes, it is recommended to update to Fortinet FortiManager version 7.4.0 or 7.2.3, and FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.0 or 7.2.3 to fix CVE-2023-44249.

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