What is the severity of FG-IR-23-318?

The severity of FG-IR-23-318 is classified as critical due to the potential for unauthorized elevated actions by an authenticated attacker.

How do I fix FG-IR-23-318?

To fix FG-IR-23-318, update FortiOS to the latest version that includes the patch addressing this improper authorization vulnerability.

Who is affected by FG-IR-23-318?

FG-IR-23-318 affects users of FortiOS, specifically those with access to the WEB UI component and holding the prof-admin profile.

What can an attacker do with FG-IR-23-318?

An attacker exploiting FG-IR-23-318 can perform elevated actions that are normally restricted, posing a serious security risk.

Is there a workaround for FG-IR-23-318?

Currently, there are no recommended workarounds for FG-IR-23-318, and the best mitigation is to apply the appropriate software update.

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FG-IR-23-318

high

7.4

10/10/2023

25/10/2024

FG-IR-23-318: Improper authorization via prof-admin profile

First published: Fri Oct 25 2024(Updated: )

An improper authorization vulnerability [CWE-285] in FortiOS's WEB UI component may allow an authenticated attacker belonging to the prof-admin profile to perform elevated actions.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine	>=7.2.0<=7.2.4
Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine	>=7.0.0<=7.0.11

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Reference Links

https://www.fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-318

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of FG-IR-23-318?
The severity of FG-IR-23-318 is classified as critical due to the potential for unauthorized elevated actions by an authenticated attacker.
How do I fix FG-IR-23-318?
To fix FG-IR-23-318, update FortiOS to the latest version that includes the patch addressing this improper authorization vulnerability.
Who is affected by FG-IR-23-318?
FG-IR-23-318 affects users of FortiOS, specifically those with access to the WEB UI component and holding the prof-admin profile.
What can an attacker do with FG-IR-23-318?
An attacker exploiting FG-IR-23-318 can perform elevated actions that are normally restricted, posing a serious security risk.
Is there a workaround for FG-IR-23-318?
Currently, there are no recommended workarounds for FG-IR-23-318, and the best mitigation is to apply the appropriate software update.

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