CVE-2023-46714

Description

A stack-based buffer overflow [CWE-121] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS version 7.2.1 through 7.2.6 and version 7.4.0 through 7.4.1 allows a privileged attacker over the administrative interface to execute arbitrary code or commands via crafted HTTP or HTTPs requests.

CVSS v3.1 Score

7.2

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-121 CWE-121

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
fortinet	fortios	7.2.1 — 7.2.6
fortinet	fortios	All
fortinet	fortios	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-415 https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-415

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-46714? +

A stack-based buffer overflow [CWE-121] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS version 7.2.1 through 7.2.6 and version 7.4.0 through 7.4.1 allows a privileged attacker over the administrative interface to execute arbitrary code or commands via crafted HTTP or HTTPs requests. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-46714? +

CVE-2023-46714 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.2 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-46714? +

CVE-2023-46714 affects products from fortinet, specifically: fortios. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-46714? +

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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