CVE-2022-43947
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CVE-2022-43947 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts vulnerability [CWE-307] in Fortinet FortiOS version 7.2.0 through 7.2.3 and before 7.0.10, FortiProxy version 7.2.0 through 7.2.2 and before 7.0.8 administrative interface allows an attacker with a valid user account to perform brute-force attacks on other user accounts via injecting valid login sessions.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts vulnerability [CWE-307] in Fortinet FortiOS version 7.2.0 through 7.2.3 and before 7.0.10, FortiProxy version 7.2.0 through 7.2.2 and before 7.0.8 administrative interface allows an attacker with a valid user account to perform brute-force attacks on other user accounts via injecting valid login sessions.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Fortiproxy | >= 1.0.0, <= 2.0.9 |
| Fortinet | Fortiproxy | >= 7.0.0, < 7.0.8 |
| Fortinet | Fortiproxy | >= 7.2.0, < 7.2.2 |
| Fortinet | Fortios | >= 6.2.0, < 6.4.13 |
| Fortinet | Fortios | >= 7.0.0, < 7.0.11 |
| Fortinet | Fortios | >= 7.2.0, < 7.2.4 |
References
- https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-444Vendor Advisory
- https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-444Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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