CVE-2024-23668 Missing authorization in FortiWebManager

High 8.6 Published 3 Jun 2024 Updated 8 Jul 2026

Attackers can execute unauthorized code or commands via HTTP requests or CLI due to improper authorization in FortiWebManager.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-23668?

CVE-2024-23668 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWebManager, published on 3 Jun 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An improper authorization in Fortinet FortiWebManager 7.2.0, FortiWebManager 7.0.0 through 7.0.4, FortiWebManager 6.3.0, FortiWebManager 6.2.3 through 6.2.4, FortiWebManager 6.0.2 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via HTTP requests or CLI.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-23668?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fortinet Fortiwebmanager.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23668?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-23668 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2024-23668 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-23668 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9mx7-jwm2-rg42.