An improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts vulnerability [CWE-307] in Fortinet FortiOS version 7.2.0 through 7.2.3 and before 7.0.10, FortiProxy version 7.2.0 through 7.2.2 and before 7.0.8 administrative interface allows an attacker with a valid user account to perform brute-force attacks on other user accounts via injecting valid login sessions.
Solution:
The product does not implement sufficient measures to prevent multiple failed authentication attempts within a short time frame.
| Link | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-444 | vendor advisory |