CVE-2023-44250 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2023-44250, an improper privilege management vulnerability impacting Fortinet FortiOS and FortiProxy. Find out the impact, affected versions, and mitigation steps.
An improper privilege management vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS and FortiProxy allows an authenticated attacker to perform elevated actions via crafted HTTP or HTTPS requests.
Understanding CVE-2023-44250
This CVE relates to an improper privilege management vulnerability in Fortinet products, specifically affecting FortiOS and FortiProxy.
What is CVE-2023-44250?
CVE-2023-44250 is an improper privilege management vulnerability that allows an authenticated attacker to execute elevated actions through specially crafted HTTP or HTTPS requests.
The Impact of CVE-2023-44250
The impact of this vulnerability is rated as high, with a CVSS base score of 8.3. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to achieve confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts on the affected systems.
Technical Details of CVE-2023-44250
This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability exists in Fortinet FortiOS HA cluster versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.1 and 7.2.5, as well as in FortiProxy HA cluster versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.1. Attackers can leverage this flaw to gain elevated privileges.
Affected Systems and Versions
FortiOS versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.1 and 7.2.5, along with FortiProxy version 7.4.0 through 7.4.1, are impacted by this vulnerability.
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by authenticated attackers using specially crafted HTTP or HTTPS requests to perform elevated actions.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2023-44250 requires immediate action and long-term security practices.
Immediate Steps to Take
Upgrade to the following versions:
- FortiOS version 7.4.2 or above
- FortiOS version 7.2.6 or above
- FortiProxy version 7.4.2 or above
Long-Term Security Practices
Incorporate secure coding practices, restrict user privileges, and implement robust access controls to prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future.
Patching and Updates
Regularly apply security patches and updates provided by Fortinet to safeguard systems against known vulnerabilities.