CVE-2023-40721

Description

A use of externally-controlled format string vulnerability [CWE-134] in Fortinet FortiOS version 7.4.0 through 7.4.1 and before 7.2.6, FortiProxy version 7.4.0 and before 7.2.7, FortiPAM version 1.1.2 and before 1.0.3, FortiSwitchManager version 7.2.0 through 7.2.2 and before 7.0.2 allows a privileged attacker to execute arbitrary code or commands via specially crafted requests.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.4.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.2.7 or above Please upgrade to FortiPAM version 1.2.0 or above Please upgrade to FortiSwitchManager version 7.2.3 or above Please upgrade to FortiSwitchManager version 7.0.3 or above Please upgrade to FortiProxy version 7.4.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiProxy version 7.2.8 or above

Category

6.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: Fortinet FortiOS
Affected: Fortinet FortiSwitchManager
Affected: Fortinet FortiProxy
Affected: Fortinet FortiPAM
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-261

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40721?
CVE-2023-40721 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-40721?
To fix CVE-2023-40721: Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.4.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.2.7 or above Please upgrade to FortiPAM version 1.2.0 or above Please upgrade to FortiSwitchManager version 7.2.3 or above Please upgrade to FortiSwitchManager version 7.0.3 or above Please upgrade to FortiProxy version 7.4.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiProxy version 7.2.8 or above
Is CVE-2023-40721 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-40721 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-2023-40721?
CVE-2023-40721 affects Fortinet FortiOS, Fortinet FortiSwitchManager, Fortinet FortiProxy, Fortinet FortiPAM.
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