SB2021060122 - Improper authorization in Fortinet FortiProxy 



SB2021060122 - Improper authorization in Fortinet FortiProxy

Published: June 1, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021060122
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper Authorization (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-13382)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization.

The vulnerability exists due to unspecified error within the SSL VPN web portal when processing HTTP requests. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request to the SSL VPN web portal and change password for arbitrary account.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to login to the SSL VPN web portal with a new password and gain unauthorized access to network resources.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.