CVE-2024-21757: fortimanager — Fix

Description

A unverified password change in Fortinet FortiManager versions 7.0.0 through 7.0.10, versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.4, and versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.1, as well as Fortinet FortiAnalyzer versions 7.0.0 through 7.0.10, versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.4, and versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.1, allows an attacker to modify admin passwords via the device configuration backup.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.1

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-620 CWE-620

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
fortinet	fortianalyzer	7.0.0 — 7.0.11
fortinet	fortianalyzer	7.2.0 — 7.2.5
fortinet	fortianalyzer	7.4.0 — 7.4.2
fortinet	fortimanager	7.0.0 — 7.0.11
fortinet	fortimanager	7.2.0 — 7.2.5
fortinet	fortimanager	7.4.0 — 7.4.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-467

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-21757? +

A unverified password change in Fortinet FortiManager versions 7.0.0 through 7.0.10, versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.4, and versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.1, as well as Fortinet FortiAnalyzer versions 7.0.0 through 7.0.10, versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.4, and versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.1, allows an attacker to modify admin passwords via the device configuration backup. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-21757? +

CVE-2024-21757 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.1 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-21757? +

CVE-2024-21757 affects products from fortinet, specifically: fortianalyzer, fortimanager. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-21757? +

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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