CVE-2023-50176: fortios Session Fixation — Fix

Description

A session fixation in Fortinet FortiOS version 7.4.0 through 7.4.3 and 7.2.0 through 7.2.7 and 7.0.0 through 7.0.13 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via phishing SAML authentication link.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-384 CWE-384

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
fortinet	fortios	7.0.0 — 7.0.14
fortinet	fortios	7.2.0 — 7.2.8
fortinet	fortios	7.4.0 — 7.4.4

References

Advisories & Patches

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-475

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-50176? +

A session fixation in Fortinet FortiOS version 7.4.0 through 7.4.3 and 7.2.0 through 7.2.7 and 7.0.0 through 7.0.13 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via phishing SAML authentication link. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-50176? +

CVE-2023-50176 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-2023-50176? +

CVE-2023-50176 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-2023-50176? +

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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