CVE-2023-47536: Firewall deny policy bypass

Published Dec 12, 2023
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Updated

An improper access control vulnerability [CWE-284] in FortiOS and FortiProxy may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to bypass the firewall deny geolocalisation policy via timing the bypass with a GeoIP database update.

Other sources

An improper access control vulnerability [CWE-284] in FortiOS version 7.2.0, version 7.0.13 and below, version 6.4.14 and below and FortiProxy version 7.2.3 and below, version 7.0.9 and below, version 2.0.12 and below may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to bypass the firewall deny geolocalisation policy via timing the bypass with a GeoIP database update.

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
Fortinet FortiProxy>=2.0.0<=2.0.12
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.0.0<=7.0.9
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.2.0<=7.2.3
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.4.0<=6.4.14
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.0.0<=7.0.13
Fortinet FortiOS=7.2.0
Fortinet FortiOS=.
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.0
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.4
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.2.0<=7.2.3
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.0.0<=7.0.9
Fortinet FortiProxy>=2.0.0<=2.0.12

Remediation

Information

Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.4.0 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.2.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiProxy version 7.4.0 or above Please upgrade to FortiProxy version 7.2.4 or above Please upgrade to FortiProxy version 7.0.10 or above Please upgrade to FortiProxy version 2.0.13 or above

Event History

Dec 12, 2023
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
Dec 13, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:06 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:06 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Oct 23, 2024
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-47536?

CVE-2023-47536 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-47536?

To mitigate CVE-2023-47536, upgrade FortiOS to version 7.2.1 or higher, or FortiProxy to version 7.2.4 or higher.

3

Which Fortinet products are affected by CVE-2023-47536?

CVE-2023-47536 affects FortiOS versions 6.4.0 through 6.4.14, 7.0.0 through 7.0.13, and 7.2.0 through 7.2.3, as well as FortiProxy versions 2.0.0 through 2.0.12, 7.0.0 through 7.0.9, and 7.2.0 through 7.2.3.

4

Can CVE-2023-47536 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2023-47536 can be exploited by a remote unauthenticated attacker.

5

What kind of attack does CVE-2023-47536 facilitate?

CVE-2023-47536 allows attackers to bypass the firewall deny geolocation policy.

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