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MEDIUM · 5.3

CVE-2023-40717

A use of hard-coded credentials vulnerability [CWE-798] in FortiTester 2.3.0 through 7.2.3 may allow an attacker who managed to get a shell on the device to access the database via shell commands.

Vulnerability Description

A use of hard-coded credentials vulnerability [CWE-798] in FortiTester 2.3.0 through 7.2.3 may allow an attacker who managed to get a shell on the device to access the database via shell commands.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
LOW
Availability
LOW

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
FortinetFortitester>= 2.3.0, <= 7.2.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-798

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-40717?

CVE-2023-40717 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). A use of hard-coded credentials vulnerability [CWE-798] in FortiTester 2.3.0 through 7.2.3 may allow an attacker who managed to get a shell on the device to access the database via shell commands.

How severe is CVE-2023-40717?

CVE-2023-40717 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-40717?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fortinet Fortitester.