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Fortideceptor CVE-2023-26209

MEDIUM
Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts (CWE-307)
2023-03-09 psirt@fortinet.com
Fortinet Information Disclosure Fortideceptor
5.3
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
5.3 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
Low

Lifecycle Timeline

1
CVE Published
Mar 09, 2023 - 15:15 nvd
MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionNVD

A improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts vulnerability [CWE-307] in Fortinet FortiDeceptor 3.1.x and before allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to partially exhaust CPU and memory via sending numerous HTTP requests to the login form.

AnalysisAI

A improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts vulnerability [CWE-307] in Fortinet FortiDeceptor 3.1.x and before allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to partially exhaust CPU and. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-307. A improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts vulnerability [CWE-307] in Fortinet FortiDeceptor 3.1.x and before allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to partially exhaust CPU and memory via sending numerous HTTP requests to the login form. Affected products include: Fortinet Fortideceptor.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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