What is CVE-2023-45582?

CVE-2023-45582 is an improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts vulnerability in FortiMail webmail version 7.2.0 through 7.2.4, 7.0.0 through 7.0.6, and before 6.4.8.

Which versions of FortiMail are affected by CVE-2023-45582?

FortiMail versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.4, 7.0.0 through 7.0.6, and before 6.4.8 are affected by CVE-2023-45582.

What is the severity of CVE-2023-45582?

CVE-2023-45582 has a severity rating of 7.3, which is considered high.

How can I fix CVE-2023-45582?

To fix CVE-2023-45582, it is recommended to upgrade FortiMail to version 6.4.8 or higher, 7.0.6 or higher, or 7.2.4 or higher depending on the affected version.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-45582

high

7.3

CWE

307

14/11/2023

30/8/2024

CVE-2023-45582

Q: How does CVE-2023-45582 impact FortiMail?

CVE-2023-45582 may allow an unauthenticated attacker to perform a brute force attack on the affected endpoints via repeated login attempts.

First published: Tue Nov 14 2023(Updated: )

An improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts vulnerability [CWE-307] in FortiMail webmail version 7.2.0 through 7.2.4, 7.0.0 through 7.0.6 and before 6.4.8 may allow an unauthenticated attacker to perform a brute force attack on the affected endpoints via repeated login attempts.

Credit: psirt@fortinet.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Fortinet FortiMail	>=6.2.0<=6.2.9
Fortinet FortiMail	>=6.4.0<=6.4.8
Fortinet FortiMail	>=7.0.0<=7.0.6
Fortinet FortiMail	>=7.2.0<=7.2.4
Fortinet FortiMail	=7.4.0

Remedy

Please upgrade to FortiMail version 7.4.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiMail version 7.2.5 or above Please upgrade to FortiMail version 7.0.7 or above Please upgrade to FortiMail version 6.4.9 or above

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Reference Links

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-287

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-45582?
CVE-2023-45582 is an improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts vulnerability in FortiMail webmail version 7.2.0 through 7.2.4, 7.0.0 through 7.0.6, and before 6.4.8.
How does CVE-2023-45582 impact FortiMail?
CVE-2023-45582 may allow an unauthenticated attacker to perform a brute force attack on the affected endpoints via repeated login attempts.
Which versions of FortiMail are affected by CVE-2023-45582?
FortiMail versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.4, 7.0.0 through 7.0.6, and before 6.4.8 are affected by CVE-2023-45582.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-45582?
CVE-2023-45582 has a severity rating of 7.3, which is considered high.
How can I fix CVE-2023-45582?
To fix CVE-2023-45582, it is recommended to upgrade FortiMail to version 6.4.8 or higher, 7.0.6 or higher, or 7.2.4 or higher depending on the affected version.

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