CVE-2023-46717

Description

An improper authentication vulnerability [CWE-287] in FortiOS versions 7.4.1 and below, versions 7.2.6 and below, and versions 7.0.12 and below when configured with FortiAuthenticator in HA may allow a readonly user to gain read-write access via successive login attempts.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Please upgrade to FortiOS 7.4.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS 7.2.7 or above Please upgrade to ForitOS 7.0.13 or above Workaround- Disable push notifications for FortiAuthenticator: For RADIUS Authentication (From FortiAuthenticator)- ## RADIUS Service > Policies > (select policy) > Authentication Factors > Advanced Options > ## Allow FortiToken Mobile push notifications (*disable)*

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.13%
Vendor Advisory fortiguard.com
Affected: Fortinet FortiOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-424 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-46717?
CVE-2023-46717 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-46717?
To fix CVE-2023-46717: Please upgrade to FortiOS 7.4.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS 7.2.7 or above Please upgrade to ForitOS 7.0.13 or above Workaround- Disable push notifications for FortiAuthenticator: For RADIUS Authentication (From FortiAuthenticator)- ## RADIUS Service > Policies > (select policy) > Authentication Factors > Advanced Options > ## Allow FortiToken Mobile push notifications (*disable)*
Is CVE-2023-46717 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-46717 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-2023-46717?
CVE-2023-46717 affects Fortinet FortiOS.
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