CVE-2023-37936

Description

A use of hard-coded cryptographic key in Fortinet FortiSwitch version 7.4.0 and 7.2.0 through 7.2.5 and 7.0.0 through 7.0.7 and 6.4.0 through 6.4.13 and 6.2.0 through 6.2.7 and 6.0.0 through 6.0.7 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted requests.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Please upgrade to FortiSwitch version 7.4.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiSwitch version 7.2.6 or above Please upgrade to FortiSwitch version 7.0.8 or above Please upgrade to FortiSwitch version 6.4.14 or above Please upgrade to FortiSwitch version 6.2.8 or above

Categories

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.29%
Vendor Advisory fortiguard.com
Affected: Fortinet FortiSwitch
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-260 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-37936?
CVE-2023-37936 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-37936?
To fix CVE-2023-37936: Please upgrade to FortiSwitch version 7.4.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiSwitch version 7.2.6 or above Please upgrade to FortiSwitch version 7.0.8 or above Please upgrade to FortiSwitch version 6.4.14 or above Please upgrade to FortiSwitch version 6.2.8 or above
Is CVE-2023-37936 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-37936 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-37936?
CVE-2023-37936 affects Fortinet FortiSwitch.
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