An improper authorization vulnerability [CWE-285] in FortiSOAR version 7.4.0 through 7.4.3, 7.3.0 through 7.3.2, 7.2.0 through 7.2.2, 7.0.0 through 7.0.3 change password endpoint may allow an authenticated attacker to perform a brute force attack on users and administrators password via crafted HTTP requests.
The product does not implement sufficient measures to prevent multiple failed authentication attempts within a short time frame.
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortisoar | Fortinet | 7.0.0 (including) | 7.3.3 (excluding) |
| Fortisoar | Fortinet | 7.4.0 (including) | 7.4.4 (excluding) |
Common protection mechanisms include:
Use a vetted library or framework that does not allow this weakness to occur or provides constructs that make this weakness easier to avoid [REF-1482].
Consider using libraries with authentication capabilities such as OpenSSL or the ESAPI Authenticator. [REF-45]