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.

CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-321 CWE-321

CWE-798 CWE-798

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
fortinet	fortiswitch	6.0.0 — 6.2.8
fortinet	fortiswitch	6.4.0 — 6.4.14
fortinet	fortiswitch	7.0.0 — 7.0.8
fortinet	fortiswitch	7.2.0 — 7.2.6
fortinet	fortiswitch	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-260

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-37936? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2023-37936? +

CVE-2023-37936 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-37936? +

CVE-2023-37936 affects products from fortinet, specifically: fortiswitch. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-37936? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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