SB2023101282 - Privilege escalation in FortiOS



SB2023101282 - Privilege escalation in FortiOS

Published: October 12, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023101282
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper Authorization (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-41841)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges on the device.

The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization within the Web UI component. A remote authenticated user with the prof-admin profile can perform elevated actions on the device.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.