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01 Record

CVE-2023-41842

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

MediumPUBLISHEDCNA: fortinet
CNA base score6.3 CVSS v3.xCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:X/RC:C

02 Description

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

03 Exploitation and scoring

Exploitation
Assessed, none found. CISA's assessment recorded neither public exploit code nor evidence of exploitation when it was made.
SSVC decision
  • ExploitationnoneCISA recorded no public exploit code and no evidence of exploitation.
  • AutomatablenoAt least one step from reconnaissance to exploitation cannot be reliably automated.
  • Technical ImpacttotalSuccessful exploitation gives total control of the vulnerable component.
CISA publishes the decision points, not a final SSVC decision. The decision also depends on mission and well-being impact, which is a property of your deployment rather than of the vulnerability.
EPSS probability
0.22% probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days.
EPSS percentile
Equal to or higher than the score of 13.0% of scored records. A rank, not a probability.
NVD base score
6.7 (CVSS v3.x), scored by the NVD independently of the CNA.
NVD CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
NVD analysis status
Modified. NVD last modified this record on 2026-06-17.
Red Hat severity
No Red Hat rating. Red Hat rates the CVEs that affect its products.

Exploit-prediction scores from FIRST. Independent scoring and analysis status from the NVD. Vendor severity from Red Hat. Exploitation assessment and catalog membership from CISA.

04 Metadata

Published
2024-03-12 15:09Z2 YR AGO
Last updated
2026-01-14 13:46Z9 MO AGO
Reserved
2023-09-04
Assigning CNA
fortinet
Record state
PUBLISHED
Severity
Medium (CVSS 6.3)
CNA CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:X/RC:C
Weaknesses
  • CWE-134Use of Externally-Controlled Format StringBase
Data version
5.2
Document digest
c5e0a923a5885eeecc055385643c2d2632621044a8b8515109cb9703db32f2d7

05 Affected products

VendorProductVersionsPlatforms
FortinetFortiPortal6.0.0 to 6.0.14, 5.3.0 to 5.3.8—
FortinetFortiAnalyzer-BigData7.2.0 to 7.2.5, 7.0.1 to 7.0.6, 6.4.5 to 6.4.7, 6.2.5—
FortinetFortiAnalyzer7.4.0 to 7.4.1, 7.2.0 to 7.2.3, 7.0.0 to 7.0.9, 6.4.0 to 6.4.15, 6.2.0 to 6.2.13, 6.4.0 to 6.4.14, 6.2.0 to 6.2.12—
FortinetFortiManager7.4.0 to 7.4.1, 7.2.0 to 7.2.3, 7.0.0 to 7.0.9, 6.4.0 to 6.4.15, 6.2.0 to 6.2.13, 6.4.0 to 6.4.14, 6.2.0 to 6.2.12—

06 References

07 Remediation

Please upgrade to FortiPortal version 6.0.15 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer-BigData version 7.4.0 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer-BigData version 7.2.6 or above Please upgrade to FortiManager version 7.4.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiManager version 7.2.4 or above Please upgrade to FortiManager version 7.0.10 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.2.4 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.0.10 or above