CVE-2023-22636

Name: CVE-2023-22636
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-27T09:15:09.267+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-22636 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An unauthorized configuration download vulnerability in FortiWeb 6.3.6 through 6.3.21, 6.4.0 through 6.4.2 and 7.0.0 through 7.0.4 may allow a local attacker to access confidential configuration files via a crafted http request.. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An unauthorized configuration download vulnerability in FortiWeb 6.3.6 through 6.3.21, 6.4.0 through 6.4.2 and 7.0.0 through 7.0.4 may allow a local attacker to access confidential configuration files via a crafted http request.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.16%

5.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-285

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortiweb	>= 6.3.6, <= 6.3.21
Fortinet	Fortiweb	>= 6.4.0, <= 6.4.2
Fortinet	Fortiweb	>= 7.0.0, <= 7.0.4

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-460Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-460Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 27, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-22636?

How severe is CVE-2023-22636?

CVE-2023-22636 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22636?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST