8.8
HIGH
CVE-2023-46717
FortiOS Improper Authentication Vulnerability
Description

An improper authentication vulnerability [CWE-287] in FortiOS versions 7.4.1 and below, versions 7.2.6 and below, and versions 7.0.12 and below when configured with FortiAuthenticator in HA may allow a readonly user to gain read-write access via successive login attempts.

INFO

Published Date :

March 12, 2024, 3:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

March 21, 2024, 9:04 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

2.8
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2023-46717 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Fortinet fortios
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2023-46717.

URL Resource
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-424 Vendor Advisory

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2023-46717 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2023-46717 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Mar. 21, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-424 No Types Assigned https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-424 Vendor Advisory
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 7.0.0 up to (excluding) 7.0.13 *cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 7.2.0 up to (excluding) 7.2.7 *cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 7.4.0 up to (excluding) 7.4.2
  • CVE Received by [email protected]

    Mar. 12, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description An improper authentication vulnerability [CWE-287] in FortiOS versions 7.4.1 and below, versions 7.2.6 and below, and versions 7.0.12 and below when configured with FortiAuthenticator in HA may allow a readonly user to gain read-write access via successive login attempts.
    Added Reference Fortinet, Inc. https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-424 [No types assigned]
    Added CWE Fortinet, Inc. CWE-287
    Added CVSS V3.1 Fortinet, Inc. AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-46717 is associated with the following CWEs:

CVSS31 - Vulnerability Scoring System
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