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Warning: Remote code execution vulnerability discovered in all FortiGate devices running FortiOS with SSL-VPN enabled, Patch Immediately!

Referentie: 
Advisory #2023-68
Versie: 
1.0
Geïmpacteerde software: 
FortiGate devices running FortiOS with SSL-VPN enabled
Type: 
Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution
CVE/CVSS: 

CVE-2023-27997 CVSS 9.8 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Bronnen

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-27997

Risico’s

An unauthenticated remote attacker could gain remote code execution capabilities on a vulnerable FortiOS appliance even if multi-factor authentication is enabled.

Previous similar SSL-VPN flaws in FortiOS were heavily exploited by Nation State actors and Cybercriminals in the past to gain a foothold in the network.

CVE-2023-27997 has a high impact on Confidentiality, Integrity, and availability. Immediate action is required!

Fortinet will publish more details on CVE-2023-27997 on the 13th of June, this advisory will be updated accordingly.

Beschrijving

Fortinet did not officially communicate about this vulnerability to give customers time to patch and take the necessary actions.

Currently, no CVSS score has been assigned for this vulnerability.

The CVSS score for this vulnerability will most likely be critical based on the following criteria:

The attack vector is network and successful exploitation of the vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to get RCE-access on the FortiOS appliance.

The exploit code for this vulnerability has not publicly been observed but some actors claim they have already an exploit to abuse this vulnerability.

It is extremely important to perform the following recommended actions as soon as possible!

Aanbevolen acties

The Centre for Cyber security Belgium strongly recommends system administrators to take the following actions:

  • Update FortiOS to one of the following versions:
    • 6.0.17
    • 6.2.15
    • 6.4.13
    • 7.0.12
    • 7.2.5
  • Check the FortiOS logs for any malicious actions e.g., creation of a new user.
  • Monitor the FortiOS device and its VPN connections closely to discover anomalies.
  • Monitor your network traffic to discover any malicious traffic within your network.

Referenties

https://olympecyberdefense.fr/1193-2/