FG-IR-23-459: Privilege escalation from low privilege administrator

Published Jul 9, 2024
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Fortinet FortiExtender>=7.4.0<=7.4.2
Fortinet FortiExtender>=7.2.0<=7.2.4
Fortinet FortiExtender>=7.0.0<=7.0.4

Event History

Jul 9, 2024
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of FG-IR-23-459?

The severity of FG-IR-23-459 is classified based on the potential impact of improper access control vulnerabilities in FortiExtender.

2

How do I fix FG-IR-23-459?

To fix FG-IR-23-459, update your FortiExtender to version 7.4.3 or higher, 7.2.5 or higher, or 7.0.5 or higher depending on your current version.

3

What products are impacted by FG-IR-23-459?

FG-IR-23-459 affects multiple versions of FortiExtender, specifically versions from 7.0.0 to 7.4.2.

4

What type of vulnerability is FG-IR-23-459?

FG-IR-23-459 is an improper access control vulnerability, identified as CWE-284.

5

Who is affected by FG-IR-23-459?

Organizations using FortiExtender versions that are within the affected ranges may be impacted by FG-IR-23-459.

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