Advisory Published

FG-IR-22-522: Improper privilege management on API requests

First published: Wed Sep 13 2023(Updated: )

An improper privilege management vulnerability [CWE-269] in FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer API may allow a remote and authenticated API admin user to access some system settings such as the mail server settings through the API via a stolen GUI session ID.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.2.0<=7.2.2
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.0.0<=7.0.7
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=6.4.0<=6.4.11
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=6.2
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=6.0
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.2.0<=7.2.2
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.0.0<=7.0.7
Fortinet FortiManager>=6.4.0<=6.4.11
Fortinet FortiManager>=6.2
Fortinet FortiManager>=6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of FG-IR-22-522?

    The severity of FG-IR-22-522 is high due to the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive system settings.

  • How do I fix FG-IR-22-522?

    To fix FG-IR-22-522, update FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer to versions 7.2.3 or later, 7.0.8 or later, or 6.4.12 or later, depending on your version.

  • Who is affected by FG-IR-22-522?

    FG-IR-22-522 affects FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer versions below the specified remedial versions.

  • What type of vulnerability is FG-IR-22-522?

    FG-IR-22-522 is an improper privilege management vulnerability that allows API admin users to access certain system settings.

  • Can FG-IR-22-522 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, FG-IR-22-522 can be exploited remotely by an authenticated user, allowing unauthorized system access.

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