CVE-2023-44256: Server side request forgery on fortiview top threats report generation feature.

Published Oct 10, 2023
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Updated

A server-side request forgery vulnerability [CWE-918] in FortiAnalyzer and FortiManager may allow a remote attacker with low privileges to view sensitive data from internal servers or perform a local port scan via a crafted HTTP request.

Other sources

A server-side request forgery vulnerability [CWE-918] in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.0, version 7.2.0 through 7.2.3 and before 7.0.8 and FortiManager version 7.4.0, version 7.2.0 through 7.2.3 and before 7.0.8 allows a remote attacker with low privileges to view sensitive data from internal servers or perform a local port scan via a crafted HTTP request.

Affected Software

14 affected componentsFixes available
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=6.4.8<=6.4.13
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.0.2<=7.0.8
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.2.0<=7.2.3
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer=7.4.0
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.0.0<=7.0.8
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.2.0<=7.2.3
Fortinet FortiManager=7.4.0
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer=.
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.2.0<=7.2.3
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.0.2<=7.0.8
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=6.4.8<=6.4.15
Fortinet FortiManager=.
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.2.0<=7.2.3
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.0.0<=7.0.8

Remediation

Information

Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.2.4 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.0.9 or above Please upgrade to FortiManager version 7.4.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiManager version 7.2.4 or above Please upgrade to FortiManager version 7.0.9 or above

Event History

Oct 10, 2023
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
Oct 20, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:04 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:04 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
10:15 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Oct 25, 2024
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-44256?

The severity of CVE-2023-44256 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

2

Which versions of Fortinet FortiAnalyzer are affected by CVE-2023-44256?

Fortinet FortiAnalyzer versions 7.4.0, 7.2.0 through 7.2.3, 7.0.2 through 7.0.8, and 6.4.8 through 6.4.13 are affected by CVE-2023-44256.

3

Which versions of Fortinet FortiManager are affected by CVE-2023-44256?

Fortinet FortiManager versions 7.4.0, 7.2.0 through 7.2.3, and 7.0.0 through 7.0.8 are affected by CVE-2023-44256.

4

What is the vulnerability type of CVE-2023-44256?

CVE-2023-44256 is a server-side request forgery vulnerability (CWE-918).

5

What is the impact of CVE-2023-44256?

CVE-2023-44256 allows a remote attacker with low privileges to view sensitive data from internal systems.

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