Fortinet FortiManager/Analyzer ClientSide Security Bypass 7.4.0/7.2.3
CVE-2023-42787 Published on October 10, 2023
A client-side enforcement of server-side security [CWE-602] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiManager version 7.4.0 and before 7.2.3 and FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.0 and before 7.2.3 may allow a remote attacker with low privileges to access a privileged web console via client side code execution.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-42787 can be exploited with network access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
Client-Side Enforcement of Server-Side Security
The software is composed of a server that relies on the client to implement a mechanism that is intended to protect the server. When the server relies on protection mechanisms placed on the client side, an attacker can modify the client-side behavior to bypass the protection mechanisms resulting in potentially unexpected interactions between the client and server. The consequences will vary, depending on what the mechanisms are trying to protect.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-42787
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Affected Versions
Fortinet FortiManager:- Version 7.4.0 is affected.
- Version 7.2.0, <= 7.2.3 is affected.
- Version 7.0.0, <= 7.0.9 is affected.
- Version 6.4.0, <= 6.4.13 is affected.
- Version 6.2.0, <= 6.2.12 is affected.
- Version 7.4.0 is affected.
- Version 7.2.0, <= 7.2.3 is affected.
- Version 7.0.0, <= 7.0.9 is affected.
- Version 6.4.0, <= 6.4.13 is affected.
- Version 6.2.0, <= 6.2.12 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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