CVE-2018-13382: Fortinet FortiOS and FortiProxy Improper Authorization

An Improper Authorization vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS and FortiProxy under SSL VPN web portal allows an unauthenticated attacker to modify the password.

VendorFortinet
ProductFortiOS and FortiProxy
Date added to KEV2022-01-10
Due date (BOD 22-01)2022-07-10
Known ransomware campaign useKnown
CWECWE-285
Required actionApply updates per vendor instructions.

What to do

  1. Identify every instance of Fortinet FortiOS and FortiProxy in your environment (asset inventory, EDR, vulnerability scanner).
  2. Apply CISA's required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
  3. Federal civilian agencies must act by 2022-07-10 under BOD 22-01; other organizations can use the same date as a target.
  4. Because ransomware use is known, check for signs of compromise and confirm backups are offline and tested.
  5. Check the vendor advisory and NVD entry linked below for affected versions, then record the fix in your change log.

This CVE is flagged by CISA as known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Rehearse your response before you need it: Ransomware tabletop exercise kit (Runbook Foundry).

Sources

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