FortiMail 6.4.8/7.0.x/7.2.x Unauth Brute-Force Login (CWE-307)
CVE-2023-45582 Published on November 14, 2023
An improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts vulnerability [CWE-307] in FortiMail webmail version 7.2.0 through 7.2.4, 7.0.0 through 7.0.6 and before 6.4.8 may allow an unauthenticated attacker to perform a brute force attack on the affected endpoints via repeated login attempts.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-45582 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be low. considered to have a small impact on confidentiality and integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts
The software does not implement sufficient measures to prevent multiple failed authentication attempts within in a short time frame, making it more susceptible to brute force attacks.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-45582
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Affected Versions
Fortinet FortiMail:- Version 7.4.0 is affected.
- Version 7.2.0, <= 7.2.4 is affected.
- Version 7.0.0, <= 7.0.6 is affected.
- Version 6.4.0, <= 6.4.8 is affected.
- Version 6.2.0, <= 6.2.9 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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