MEDIUM · 6.7

CVE-2023-40721

A use of externally-controlled format string vulnerability [CWE-134] vulnerability in Fortinet allows a privileged attacker to execute arbitrary code or commands via specially crafted requests.

Vulnerability Description

A use of externally-controlled format string vulnerability [CWE-134] vulnerability in Fortinet allows a privileged attacker to execute arbitrary code or commands via specially crafted requests.

CVSS Score

6.7

MEDIUM

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
FortinetFortios>= 6.2.0, < 7.0.14
FortinetFortiswitchmanager>= 7.0.0, < 7.0.3
FortinetFortiproxy>= 1.2.0, < 7.0.15
FortinetFortipam>= 1.0.0, < 1.2.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-40721?

CVE-2023-40721 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). A use of externally-controlled format string vulnerability [CWE-134] vulnerability in Fortinet allows a privileged attacker to execute arbitrary code or commands via specially crafted requests.

How severe is CVE-2023-40721?

CVE-2023-40721 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-40721?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fortinet Fortios, Fortinet Fortiswitchmanager, Fortinet Fortiproxy, Fortinet Fortipam.