CVE-2023-29184: fortios — Fix

Description

An incomplete cleanup vulnerability [CWE-459] in FortiOS 7.2 all versions and before & FortiProxy version 7.2.0 through 7.2.2 and before 7.0.8 allows a VDOM privileged attacker to add SSH key files on the system silently via crafted CLI requests.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

3.2

LOW

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-459 CWE-459

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
fortinet	fortiproxy	1.1.0 — 7.0.9
fortinet	fortiproxy	7.2.0 — 7.2.3
fortinet	fortios	6.2.0 — 7.2.11

References

Advisories & Patches

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-008

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-29184? +

An incomplete cleanup vulnerability [CWE-459] in FortiOS 7.2 all versions and before & FortiProxy version 7.2.0 through 7.2.2 and before 7.0.8 allows a VDOM privileged attacker to add SSH key files on the system silently via crafted CLI requests. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.2 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2023-29184? +

CVE-2023-29184 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 3.2 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-29184? +

CVE-2023-29184 affects products from fortinet, specifically: fortios, fortiproxy. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-29184? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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