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.

CVSS v3.1 Score

6.7

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-134 CWE-134

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
fortinet	fortios	6.4.0 — 7.0.16
fortinet	fortios	7.2.0 — 7.2.8
fortinet	fortios	7.4.0 — 7.4.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-413 https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-413

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-48784? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-48784? +

CVE-2023-48784 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.7 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-48784? +

CVE-2023-48784 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-2023-48784? +

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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