CVE-2023-44254

Description

An authorization bypass through user-controlled key [CWE-639] vulnerability in FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.1 and before 7.2.5 and FortiManager version 7.4.1 and before 7.2.5 may allow a remote attacker with low privileges to read sensitive data via a crafted HTTP request.

CVSS v3.1 Score

5.0

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-639 CWE-639

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
fortinet	fortianalyzer	6.2.0 — 7.2.5
fortinet	fortianalyzer	All
fortinet	fortimanager	6.2.0 — 7.2.5
fortinet	fortimanager	All
fortinet	fortianalyzer_big_data	7.2.0 — 7.2.5

References

Advisories & Patches

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-204

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-44254? +

An authorization bypass through user-controlled key [CWE-639] vulnerability in FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.1 and before 7.2.5 and FortiManager version 7.4.1 and before 7.2.5 may allow a remote attacker with low privileges to read sensitive data via a crafted HTTP request. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-44254? +

CVE-2023-44254 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.0 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-44254? +

CVE-2023-44254 affects products from fortinet, specifically: fortianalyzer, fortianalyzer_big_data, fortimanager. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-44254? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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