CVE-2023-23776

Name: CVE-2023-23776
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-07T17:15:12.63+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.1/10EPSS 0.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-23776 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor [CWE-200] vulnerability in FortiAnalyzer versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.1, 7.0.0 through 7.0.4 and 6.4.0 through 6.4.10 may allow a remote authenticated attacker to read the client machine password in plain text in a heartbeat response when a log-fetch request is made from the FortiAnalyzer. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor [CWE-200] vulnerability in FortiAnalyzer versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.1, 7.0.0 through 7.0.4 and 6.4.0 through 6.4.10 may allow a remote authenticated attacker to read the client machine password in plain text in a heartbeat response when a log-fetch request is made from the FortiAnalyzer

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.24%

15.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortianalyzer	>= 6.4.0, < 6.4.11
Fortinet	Fortianalyzer	>= 7.0.0, < 7.0.5
Fortinet	Fortianalyzer	>= 7.2.0, < 7.2.2

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-447Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-447Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 7, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-23776?

How severe is CVE-2023-23776?

CVE-2023-23776 has a CVSS score of 3.1/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-23776?

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