CVE-2023-48784

Description

A use of externally-controlled format string vulnerability [CWE-134] in FortiOS version 7.4.1 and below, version 7.2.7 and below, 7.0 all versions, 6.4 all versions command line interface may allow a local privileged attacker with super-admin profile and CLI access 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 7.2.8 or above

Category

6.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
Vendor Advisory fortiguard.com
Affected: Fortinet FortiOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-413 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-48784?
CVE-2023-48784 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-48784?
To fix CVE-2023-48784: Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.4.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.2.8 or above
Is CVE-2023-48784 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-48784 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-2023-48784?
CVE-2023-48784 affects Fortinet FortiOS.
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