CVE-2023-26203

Name: CVE-2023-26203
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-03T22:15:18.357+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-26203 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A use of hard-coded credentials vulnerability [CWE-798] in FortiNAC-F version 7.2.0, FortiNAC version 9.4.2 and below, 9.2 all versions, 9.1 all versions, 8.8 all versions, 8.7 all versions may allow an authenticated attacker to access to the database via shell commands.. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A use of hard-coded credentials vulnerability [CWE-798] in FortiNAC-F version 7.2.0, FortiNAC version 9.4.2 and below, 9.2 all versions, 9.1 all versions, 8.8 all versions, 8.7 all versions may allow an authenticated attacker to access to the database via shell commands.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.16%

5.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortinac	>= 8.7.0, <= 9.2.7
Fortinet	Fortinac	>= 9.4.0, < 9.4.3
Fortinet	Fortinac-F	7.2.0

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-520Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-520Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 3, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-26203?

How severe is CVE-2023-26203?

CVE-2023-26203 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-26203?

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Source: NVD / NIST