CVE-2017-17544
HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.73%
Last modified
CVE-2017-17544 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. A privilege escalation vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 6.0.0 to 6.0.6, 5.6.0 to 5.6.10, 5.4 and below allows admin users to elevate their profile to super_admin via restoring modified configurations.. EPSS estimates a 1.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A privilege escalation vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 6.0.0 to 6.0.6, 5.6.0 to 5.6.10, 5.4 and below allows admin users to elevate their profile to super_admin via restoring modified configurations.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Fortios | <= 5.4.0 |
| Fortinet | Fortios | >= 5.6.0, <= 5.6.10 |
| Fortinet | Fortios | >= 6.0.0, <= 6.0.6 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107839Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-17-053Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107839Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-17-053Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-17544?
A privilege escalation vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 6.0.0 to 6.0.6, 5.6.0 to 5.6.10, 5.4 and below allows admin users to elevate their profile to super_admin via restoring modified configurations.
How severe is CVE-2017-17544?
CVE-2017-17544 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17544?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2017-17544?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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