CVE-2020-9294
CriticalAn improper authentication vulnerability in FortiMail 5.4.10, 6.0.7, 6.2.2 and earlier and FortiVoiceEntreprise 6.0.0 and 6.0.1 may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to access the system as a legitimate user by requesting a password change via the user interface.
Published Apr 27, 2020 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2020-9294 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting FortiMail (Fortinet), Fortivoice (Fortinet), FortiVoiceEnterprise.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including FortiMail <=5.4.10, Fortivoice <=6.0.1, FortiMail 5.4.10.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
78%
Higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
An improper authentication vulnerability in FortiMail 5.4.10, 6.0.7, 6.2.2 and earlier and FortiVoiceEntreprise 6.0.0 and 6.0.1 may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to access the system as a legitimate user by requesting a password change via the user interface.
Affected Products
4 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| FortiMailFortinet | >= 5.4.10 | 5.4.10 |
| FortivoiceFortinet | See advisory | 6.0.1 |
| FortiVoiceEnterprise | >= 6.0.0 | n/a |
Patched Releases
FortiMail
<=5.4.10
Fortivoice
<=6.0.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 27, 2020
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-287 Improper Authentication
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
An improper authentication vulnerability in FortiMail 5.4.10, 6.0.7, 6.2.2 and earlier and FortiVoiceEntreprise 6.0.0 and 6.0.1 may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to access the system as a legitimate user by requesting a password change via the user interface.
Affected: FortiMail (Fortinet) versions >= 5.4.10; Fortivoice (Fortinet); FortiVoiceEnterprise versions >= 6.0.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including FortiMail <=5.4.10, Fortivoice <=6.0.1, FortiMail 5.4.10.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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