CVE-2023-36635

Description

An improper access control in Fortinet FortiSwitchManager version 7.2.0 through 7.2.2 7.0.0 through 7.0.1 may allow a remote authenticated read-only user to modify the interface settings via the API.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.2.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.0.8 or above Please upgrade to FortiSwitchManager version 7.2.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiSwitchManager version 7.0.2 or above

Category

7.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.10%
Vendor Advisory fortiguard.com
Affected: Fortinet FortiSwitchManager
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-174 not applicable vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-36635?
CVE-2023-36635 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-36635?
To fix CVE-2023-36635: Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.2.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.0.8 or above Please upgrade to FortiSwitchManager version 7.2.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiSwitchManager version 7.0.2 or above
Is CVE-2023-36635 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-36635 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-36635?
CVE-2023-36635 affects Fortinet FortiSwitchManager.
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