FG-IR-23-224: Web server ETag exposure

Published Apr 9, 2024
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

4 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

Event History

Apr 9, 2024
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
Oct 23, 2024
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of FG-IR-23-224?

FG-IR-23-224 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability affecting FortiOS.

2

How do I fix FG-IR-23-224?

To fix FG-IR-23-224, upgrade FortiOS to version 7.4.2 or later for affected 7.4 versions, or to 7.2.6 or later for affected 7.2 versions.

3

Which FortiOS versions are affected by FG-IR-23-224?

FG-IR-23-224 affects FortiOS versions 7.4.0 to 7.4.1, 7.2.0 to 7.2.5, 7.0 and 6.4.

4

Can an authenticated user be vulnerable to FG-IR-23-224?

Yes, FG-IR-23-224 can expose sensitive information even to authenticated users if not patched.

5

What type of vulnerability is FG-IR-23-224?

FG-IR-23-224 is an exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor vulnerability.

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