CVE-2024-23663: Privilege escalation from low privilege administrator
An improper access control in Fortinet FortiExtender 4.1.1 - 4.1.9, 4.2.0 - 4.2.6, 5.3.2, 7.0.0 - 7.0.4, 7.2.0 - 7.2.4 and 7.4.0 - 7.4.2 allows an attacker to create users with elevated privileges via a crafted HTTP request.
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An improper access control vulnerability [CWE-284] in FortiExtender authentication component may allow a remote authenticated attacker to create users with elevated privileges via a crafted HTTP request.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-23663?
CVE-2024-23663 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its improper access control allowing elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23663?
To resolve CVE-2024-23663, upgrade FortiExtender firmware to version 7.4.3 or later, 7.2.5 or later, or 7.0.5 or later depending on your current version.
Which FortiExtender versions are affected by CVE-2024-23663?
CVE-2024-23663 affects FortiExtender versions 4.1.1 to 4.1.9, 4.2.0 to 4.2.6, 5.3.2, and 7.0.0 to 7.0.4, including some versions in the 7.2.x and 7.4.x release.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-23663?
CVE-2024-23663 is an improper access control vulnerability, categorized under CWE-284.
Who is the vendor for CVE-2024-23663?
The vendor for CVE-2024-23663 is Fortinet, known for its FortiExtender products.