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Advisory Published

FG-IR-23-475: FortiOS - SSLVPN session hijacking using SAML authentication

First published: Tue Nov 12 2024(Updated: )

A session fixation vulnerability [CWE-384] in FortiOS may allow an unauthenticated attacker to hijack user session via a phishing SAML authentication link.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine>=7.4.0<=7.4.3
Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine>=7.2.0<=7.2.7
Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine>=7.0.0<=7.0.13

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of FG-IR-23-475?

    The FG-IR-23-475 vulnerability is considered critical due to its potential for session hijacking by unauthenticated attackers.

  • How do I fix FG-IR-23-475?

    To remediate FG-IR-23-475, upgrade your FortiOS to version 7.4.4 or later, or to version 7.2.8 or later, or to version 7.0.14 or later.

  • Who is affected by FG-IR-23-475?

    The FG-IR-23-475 vulnerability impacts FortiOS versions 7.4.0 to 7.4.3, 7.2.0 to 7.2.7, and 7.0.0 to 7.0.13.

  • What is session fixation as related to FG-IR-23-475?

    Session fixation in FG-IR-23-475 allows attackers to hijack an authenticated session using a manipulated SAML authentication link.

  • What type of attacks can FG-IR-23-475 enable?

    The FG-IR-23-475 vulnerability can enable session hijacking attacks, where an attacker gains unauthorized access to a user's session.

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