PatchTheCVECVE-2023-44254: An authorization bypass through user-controlled key [CWE-639] vulnerability in FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.1 and
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CVE-2023-44254 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting fortianalyzer, fortimanager, fortianalyzer big data. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An authorization bypass through user-controlled key [CWE-639] vulnerability in FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.1 and before 7.2.5 and FortiManager version 7.4.1 and before 7.2.5 may allow a remote attacker with low privileges to read sensitive data via a crafted HTTP request.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.0 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 55%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-639 |
| Published | 2024-09-10 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Publisher (CNA): Fortinet, Inc. · Vendor: fortinet
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
fortinet fortianalyzer UPGRADE
Affected: >= 6.2.0 and < 7.2.5 · 7.4.0
Fixed in: 7.2.5
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.2.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy fortianalyzer || rpm -q fortianalyzer || fortianalyzer --version
2. UPGRADE to 7.2.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade fortianalyzer
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade fortianalyzer
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison fortianalyzer
sudo apt install fortianalyzer=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.2.0>
sudo apt-mark hold fortianalyzer
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list fortianalyzer
sudo dnf downgrade fortianalyzer-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.2.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add fortianalyzer
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
fortinet fortimanager UPGRADE
Affected: >= 6.2.0 and < 7.2.5 · 7.4.0
Fixed in: 7.2.5
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.2.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy fortimanager || rpm -q fortimanager || fortimanager --version
2. UPGRADE to 7.2.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade fortimanager
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade fortimanager
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison fortimanager
sudo apt install fortimanager=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.2.0>
sudo apt-mark hold fortimanager
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list fortimanager
sudo dnf downgrade fortimanager-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.2.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add fortimanager
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
fortinet fortianalyzer big data UPGRADE
Affected: >= 7.2.0 and <= 7.2.5
Fixed in: newer than 7.2.5
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.2.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy fortianalyzer-big-data || rpm -q fortianalyzer-big-data || fortianalyzer-big-data --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 7.2.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade fortianalyzer-big-data
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade fortianalyzer-big-data
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison fortianalyzer-big-data
sudo apt install fortianalyzer-big-data=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.2.0>
sudo apt-mark hold fortianalyzer-big-data
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list fortianalyzer-big-data
sudo dnf downgrade fortianalyzer-big-data-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.2.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add fortianalyzer-big-data
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2023-44254?
fortianalyzer: upgrade to 7.2.5; fortimanager: upgrade to 7.2.5; fortianalyzer big data: upgrade to newer than 7.2.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-44254 being exploited?
CVE-2023-44254 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2023-44254 affect?
CVE-2023-44254 affects fortianalyzer, fortimanager, fortianalyzer big data. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). An authorization bypass through user-controlled key [CWE-639] vulnerability in FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.1 and before 7.2.5 and FortiManager version 7.4.1 and before 7.2.5 may allow a remote attacker with low privileges to read sensitive da
How urgent is CVE-2023-44254?
Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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