CVE-2023-42787

Public Exploit

Description

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.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Please upgrade to FortiManager version 7.4.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiManager version 7.2.4 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.2.4 or above

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.75% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory fortiguard.com
Affected: Fortinet FortiManager
Affected: Fortinet FortiAnalyzer
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-187 vendor advisory
https://github.com/orangecertcc/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-q5pq-8666-j8fr third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-42787?
CVE-2023-42787 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-42787?
To fix CVE-2023-42787: Please upgrade to FortiManager version 7.4.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiManager version 7.2.4 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.2.4 or above
Is CVE-2023-42787 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-42787 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-42787?
CVE-2023-42787 affects Fortinet FortiManager, Fortinet FortiAnalyzer.
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