CVE-2023-46717

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.

CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-287 Improper Authentication

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
fortinet	fortios	7.0.0 — 7.0.13
fortinet	fortios	7.2.0 — 7.2.7
fortinet	fortios	7.4.0 — 7.4.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-424 https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-424

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-46717? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-46717? +

CVE-2023-46717 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-46717? +

CVE-2023-46717 affects products from fortinet, specifically: fortios. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-46717? +

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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