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Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-23669 affects specific Fortinet FortiWebManager versions. A low-privileged attacker could use HTTP requests or CLI access to run unauthorized code or commands. The issue is not listed in CISA KEV in the supplied data, but it can expose sensitive information if management access is reachable.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate priority for Fortinet environments. It is not presented as actively exploited, but affected management systems should be updated or isolated because abuse could expose sensitive information.
Technical view
The supplied record describes improper authorization in FortiWebManager 7.2.0, 7.0.0 through 7.0.4, 6.3.0, 6.2.3 through 6.2.4, and 6.0.2. CVSS 3.1 is 6.4 with network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations running the listed FortiWebManager versions, especially where management HTTP or CLI access is available to non-administrative users or broad internal networks.
Exploitation context
The supplied sources do not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires low privileges but no user interaction, with network reachability and potential confidentiality impact.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record, CVE List entry, and Fortinet PSIRT URL. The bundle does not provide exploit details or fixed version text, so remediation should be anchored to Fortinet advisory FG-IR-23-222.
Mitigation direction
- Check Fortinet advisory FG-IR-23-222 for the vendor-supported fix or workaround.
- Upgrade or remediate affected FortiWebManager versions according to Fortinet guidance.
- Restrict FortiWebManager management interfaces to trusted administrative networks.
- Review low-privileged accounts with FortiWebManager HTTP or CLI access.
- Monitor FortiWebManager logs for unusual management requests or command activity.
Validation and detection
- Inventory FortiWebManager instances and record exact versions.
- Confirm whether versions match the affected ranges in the CVE record.
- Verify management HTTP and CLI exposure paths are restricted.
- Review account roles for unnecessary FortiWebManager access.
- Check vendor advisory status before closing the remediation ticket.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:F/RL:O/RC:X
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:F/RL:O/RC:X2.83.6fortinetVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:F/RL:O/RC:X
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-222CVE reference, fortinet
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Improper Input Validation
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