CVE-2024-23662: Web server ETag exposure

Published Apr 9, 2024
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Updated

An exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Fortinet FortiOS at least version at least 7.4.0 through 7.4.1 and 7.2.0 through 7.2.5 and 7.0.0 through 7.0.15 and 6.4.0 through 6.4.15 allows attacker to information disclosure via HTTP requests.

Other sources

An exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor vulnerability [CWE-200] in FortiOS may allow an unauthenticated attacker to fingerprint the device version via HTTP requests.

FortiGuard

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.4.0<=7.4.1
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.2.0<=7.2.5
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.0
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.4
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.4.0<7.2.6
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.4.0<7.4.2

Remediation

Information

Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.4.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.2.6 or above

Event History

Apr 9, 2024
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:24 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Apr 10, 2024
News Published
via The Register·12:15 AM
News Published
via The Register·12:19 AM
Oct 23, 2024
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-23662?

CVE-2024-23662 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive information to unauthorized actors.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-23662?

To fix CVE-2024-23662, upgrade FortiOS to version 7.4.2 or later, 7.2.6 or later, or apply the appropriate remediation for affected versions.

3

Which versions of FortiOS are affected by CVE-2024-23662?

CVE-2024-23662 affects FortiOS versions 7.4.0 to 7.4.1, 7.2.0 to 7.2.5, 7.0.0 to 7.0.15, and 6.4.0 to 6.4.15.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-23662?

CVE-2024-23662 is an information disclosure vulnerability that allows attackers to access sensitive information via HTTP requests.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2024-23662?

Organizations using Fortinet FortiOS versions listed in the vulnerability details are at risk of CVE-2024-23662.

Contact

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